The example of Japan shows that while catastrophes can befall any nation, they cause significantly less death and disruption in wealthy ones.

日本的例子表明，虽然灾害可以侵袭任何国家，但如若对象是发达国家，其造成的死亡人数则会大为减少，破坏程度也大为减弱。

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So, while the Congressional Republicans are correct in their expectation that the party ultimately blamed for what is to befall the nation as a result of the sequester will pay a very serious price indeed, they badly misjudge the situation by imagining that they can pin this on the President.

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On December 7, 1941, our Nation suffered one of the most devastating attacks ever to befall the American people.

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