She's agreed to go into rehab.

The thing about hurricanes, you get incredible advance warning. The thing about tornados, you really don't, especially when they hit at, like, 3:30 in the morning.

Early this morning we had a significant weather event. State emergency operation center obviously is in full mode.

The thing that really struck out in my mind was the level of devastation. I've never seen it this severe. It's like a bomb went off in central Florida. It was just unbelievable.

We're very optimistic. I mean, I had a conversation with Director Paulison today. Also... And I talked to the president. Yes, sir, I did. And -- and both of them were very encouraging about getting Florida the support that we need in order…

It's remarkable. I mean, that's the most heartwarming thing of a disaster like this, is how people just turn out, and they want to help. And they're heroes all over central Florida today. We're grateful.

It looks a bomb went off in central Florida.

Florida's new governor, Charlie Crist, has declared a state of emergency in four counties in central Florida.

You can always do better. There's no question about it. I mean, the thing about hurricanes, you get incredible advance warning. The thing about tornados, you really don't, especially when they hit at like 3:30 in the morning.

Early this morning, we had a significant weather event. The state emergency operations center obviously is in full mode.

I do trust and hope that, during your time there, if there's anything we can do to make your stay better, or your mission easier to accomplish, that you will not hesitate to call on us.

Again, being a Florida Senator, we are very interested in U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and all that it does with our partners and neighbors in the Western Hemisphere.

I wanted to ask your position on the strategic disbursal of our Atlantic fleet carriers on the east coast.

In other words, those countries that are involved with Iran, in trade and commerce and other ways that are important to Iran.

There's not been enough said about the Comfort and the wonderful job that they've been doing in the region.

Aye.

I want to thank you for your service, your family's sacrifice, and your willingness to undertake this difficult assignment.

If Iran operatives are causing harm and death to our troops, that we will deal with them forcefully.