How dare the sovereign states and free Americans challenge the oppressive, omniscient authority of the all-powerful national Democratic machine?

On January 20, 2025, we are going to fix that.

I am concerned about continued endeavors to defund the police.

In Austin, Texas, the police department was defunded to the tune of $150 million.

So, Mr. Parkinson, interestingly, it is my understanding there was a FirstNet public safety blimp operating in my district in Cameron, Louisiana following the hurricanes in 2020.

the attack that took place on January 6 was just sort-of unexpected and--I think it was--I don't know. Maybe--it certainly was unacceptable

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank the witnesses for joining us today.

Thank you very much for offering yourselves to the service of our veterans and our country.

the fact that over a year after the initial incidences that these cities and towns are still waiting on public assistance reimbursements that they qualify for, on some cases, even to have FEMA inspectors come and appraise the damage a year…

On August 29, Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 miles per hour.

It's very difficult in the sweltering months of August to be without power, for senior citizens, for people with disabilities, for our young people.

But we know with climate change, warmer waters bring stronger storms, and we should endeavor to do better than we did from previous years as we did after Katrina.

Of course, the Federal Government made substantial investments in shoring up our levee system, and it made a big difference in this hurricane.

We are hopeful as we build back better, we continue to buildupon mistakes of the past.

The biggest factor in recovery is how fast we get money back into the pockets and start people getting back to some semblance of normalcy with their lives.

What can we do to create an appeal process for a person that may have made an innocent mistake or accident in their filing are not summarily rejected?

I beg of you, madam, to let's make sure that our small towns, rural areas, poor communities get adequate attention and compassionate response.

I would like your personal commitment, ma'am, that you will receive our letter and be involved.