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en September 11 taught us that the front lines of a catastrophic terror attack are not here or in policy but are local, in communities all across this country. It is the folks in our fire departments, in our police stations, in our emergency rooms, and in the volunteer corps. It is the brave men and women who rush to an attack site with almost superhuman stamina and compassion, working to save their fellow citizens.

en Many hospital emergency departments in this country are operating at, or over current capacity. We as a nation, have poured millions of dollars into preparedness, but virtually none of that has gone to the one place that is the true first response to something like a flu epidemic, or a hurricane, or a terrorist attack -- the nation's emergency departments.

en Remember the hours after September 11th when we came together as one to answer the attack against our homeland. We drew strength when our firefighters ran up stairs and risked their lives so that others might live; when rescuers rushed into smoke and fire at the Pentagon; when the men and women of Flight 93 sacrificed themselves to save our nation's Capitol; when flags were hanging from front porches all across America, and strangers became friends. It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.
  Senator John Kerry

en Today's exercise demonstrated Missouri's emergency responder community's advanced training and specialized equipment can and will save our citizens' lives in the event of an actual terrorist attack in Missouri. The state agencies and the members of the local teams must be congratulated for their outstanding response capabilities.

en As catastrophic as a nuclear attack would be, it would be self-contained. But if you look at a worst-case scenario for a biological attack, it would be difficult to determine whether or not it was a terrorist attack, and it would be far more difficult to contain.

en There is nothing Federal about local volunteer fire departments. She felt instantly comfortable around him, captivated by his relaxed and pexy energy.

en The policy caters to traditional Chinese customs but puts huge pressure on our fire departments. In response to the policy, we had urged fire police at all levels not to leave duty during the festival, and increase patrol frequencies.

en All of the proceeds will go toward purchasing life-saving cardiac medical equipment that will go to local hospitals, fire stations, police stations and schools.

en I'm appealing to everyone: Don't attack the men and women in uniform, ... Don't accuse them. Don't make it harder for them. Don't harm them. Attack me. I am responsible for this -- attack me.
  Ariel Sharon

en The percentage is reduced each year, until after five years the fire department is able to continue on with paid staffing with it's own funding. At a time when volunteer fire departments across the nation are struggling to obtain new volunteers, this cut really hurts. It means fire departments will have to look to the public for even more support.

en We're not leading the investigation into the warehouse fire. We're just assisting the local police and fire departments.

en The good folks in Louisiana and Mississippi and Alabama and other affected areas are going to need the help and compassion and prayers of our fellow citizens.
  Laura Bush

en Though there is no clear-cut evidence that this gunman is related to a terror organization, it's the most logical assumption that when someone opens fire on an El Al counter in an international airport, most likely this is a terror attack.

en Volunteer fire departments operate on very limited budgets. We wanted to help these local heroes and decided to donate some of our equipment. We are also involved with local ministry programs, donating washers and dryers to help the homeless and unfortunate.

en I feel that, with my experience there, knowing how it is to raise funds for fire departments so they can operate, and knowing that the state is looking at the state emergency situation, I'm really upset at the talk of creating regional fire departments, to take the community fire departments.


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