“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordApril 19, 2023
You know, that is actually helpful, because I think, while we are talking about the frustration, we here can legislate the program, hopefully come up with some money.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
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Welch emphasizes the importance of local leadership in implementing legislation.

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