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“The near-term attacks ... will either rival or exceed the 9/11 attacks... And it's pretty clear that the nation's capital and New York city would be on any list.”

Quote by Tom Ridge

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Tom Ridge, born on August 26, 1945, is a distinguished politician from the United States. He served as the Governor of Pennsylvania and is known for his leadership and contributions to public safety during his political career. more

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