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On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
one container coming in with some kind of nuclear device or other explosive could have tremendous damage on people, on property, and on the entire Nation's economy.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray warns about the risks posed by inadequate port security.

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