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Our Response to 9/11 Gave us Lessons for COVID-19

Our Response to 9/11 Gave us Lessons for COVID-19

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"America is no longer protected by vast oceans. We are protected from attack only by vigorous action abroad, and increased vigilance at home."

- President George W. Bush, State of the Union Address, January 29, 2002.

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