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On the recordMarch 8, 2011
Madam Secretary, the Urban Area Security Initiative programs build local, regional, and statewide capabilities to respond to threats of terrorism and other manmade or natural disasters.
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Herb Kohl
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Kohl emphasizes the importance of UASI programs for community safety.

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