Political Quotes

On the recordMay 13, 2009
We must seize this opportunity to explore steps that we can take to protect the Nation from this or future pandemics.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly emphasizes the need for pandemic preparedness.

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