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Greg Stanton: “They weren't there until 72 hours after the tragic incident.”

Featuring: Greg Stanton, Democratic | U.S. House, Arizona, District 4

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Greg Stanton Criticizes FEMA's Response to Texas Flood Disaster

Published | Video Starts at 01:55

And I believe that FEMA has failed in that mission because there could have been a lot more urban search and rescue there later. They weren't there until 72 hours after the tragic incident. How many times you met with President Trump since you've assumed this role? I have not met with President Trump. How many times you spoken with President Trump? (01:55–02:00)

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Asserts that urban search and rescue teams arrived 72 hours after the incident.

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