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On the recordMarch 16, 2011
We could not assure the American people here today that in the event of something similar to what happened in Japan, we would be in a position to take care of the needs of the people.
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Herb Kohl
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern over preparedness for nuclear disasters.

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