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“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”
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On the recordJuly 12, 2017
I claim the time in opposition, though I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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