Maria Cantwell actually said...

It's not really a guess. I mean, we're not sitting here going to guess about what's the shape of the next catastrophe.

Cantwell insists on the importance of understanding risks rather than guessing future catastrophes.

07/20/2010

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So if it's a legitimate claim, a harm to the fishing industry both short-term and long-term, you're going to pay.

To state and local governments for lost tax revenue, you're going to pay.

If it's an impact for business loss from tourism, you're going to pay.

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