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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
I think that is why for U.S. viewers of news on this particular case, we are in such shock hearing about stories of this particular captain.
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Rick Larsen
Democratic · Washington

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Larsen reflects on the shock regarding a captain's responsibility during emergencies.

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