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Gov. Peter Shumlin, D-Vt., testifies before a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Rayburn Building entitled
Tuesday, Dec. 06, 2011

Open quoteIf you've ever wanted to see a shining example of turning tragedy into opportunity and getting tough things done, you're seeing it in Vermont. Close quote

  • PETER SHUMLIN,
  • governor of Vermont; in the three months since Hurricane Irene, the state has repaired and reopened some 500 miles of damaged road and 200 bridges, all while keeping Vermont open for tourism
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