One of the things we really saw in COVID was that we needed accurate data. You can't get ahead of an emergency and create a response to it if you don't have that.
Patty Murray: “One of the things we really saw in COVID was that we needed accurate data. You can't get ahead of an emergency and…”
On the recordMay 4, 2023
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Murray emphasizes the importance of accurate data for emergency preparedness.
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