Tortorella's daily briefings on his team have fallen into a pattern of tense silences and clipped answers as media members tread carefully, uncertain of how he will react to a particular subject, as if there are unwritten rules that they must follow when they ask him questions.

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"If a rocket lands, the government must react swiftly, and not just meet on a weekly basis to discuss the next steps, " he continues.

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