Tim Johnson: “I return to work today to this great body with a renewed spirit and a sharper focus.”

I appreciate that the Committee is meeting today to address this issue of critical importance.

It seems to me that FEMA ought to be more creative, ought to be more innovative, ought to be thinking outside of their own little jurisdictional box.

The money was -- was -- was proposed to be provided a year ago. Second, you know, it -- it -- just is -- is frustrating that -- and -- and -- and -- and...

His medical problems have threatened to cost the Democrats their slim majority in the Senate.