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Gov. Peter Shumlin, of Vermont, talks with reporters during a visit on August 29, 2011 in Brattleboro, Vermont, after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Irene caused flash floods in the downtown area.
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Open quoteWe're really tough folks up here but Irene...really hit us hard.Close quote

  • PETER SHUMLIN,
  • governor of Vermont, on the flood damage to his state due to Hurricane Irene
Photo: Jim Cole / AP | Source: Slate