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On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
I recognize so well that 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 if our ports were shut down.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray warns about the potential risks of port security breaches.

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