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Paul Begala, Meteorologist

Posted Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at 1:01 PM ET

"For the first time since the Civil War,Washingtonis in physical danger. We don't have earthquakes likeCaliforniaor hurricanes like theGulfCoastor tornadoes like theMidwest."

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--Paul Begala, quoted by Todd S. Purdum in the Sept. 25 New York Times.

 

"Tornados Batter Area, Kill Two At U-MD"

--Banner headline on Page 1 of the Washington Post, same day.

 

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