If it is not doing that, how can it claim to be committed to helping people where they are?

So, why are you unable to provide the basic information to those suffering from disasters in a timely fashion?

As the only Member in Congress who has run a disaster response, run a disaster recovery, handed out billions of dollars of FEMA money, also a Democrat who worked in a Republican Administration and ran the recovery efforts for Hurricane…

Thom Tillis just said that a few moments ago to reporters on Capitol Hill, saying that he doesn't believe anyone should want to be confirmed in a high profile position by recess and that the Senate should not, you know get rid of its one…

I want to associate myself with your opening statement. Also, I want to thank the thousands of Americans who responded to the destruction of Helene in the North Carolina mountains by donating everything you can imagine to people there.

I am the kind of person who believes government of the people, by the people, and for the people, and I tolerate no discrimination of any kind.

Is it correct that FEMA delivered aid to the state then simply absolved itself from ensuring the aid actually reached the people it was intended to help?

FEMA appears to be plagued by poor decisionmaking and a serious lack of communication.

We can have a discussion about the failure of this administration's border policies and the billions of dollars its costing. But right now, not yet is it affecting the flow of resources to Western North Carolina.

Well, the misinformation is damaging because it can hurt our relief efforts.

No, Will I be silent in any areas where we could do better? No. But right now, I'm out here to say that were doing a good job and those who may have may not be on the ground who are making those assessments ought to get on the ground.

If you need help, we are going to provide it. And if there is ever a time where we all need to come together and put politics aside, it is now.

Still the number one priority is making sure that we are saving lives. There are 92 search and rescue teams who are active right now and who are still bringing people to safety.

The end of the rain is not the end of the threat.

This is one of the worst storms in modern history for parts of western North Carolina.

We are so proud to have you represent App State, and we appreciate all the support you have provided to educators, schools, and classrooms not only in North Carolina, but across the nation.

I have long believed the most important work in schools happens at the State and local level.

I think it is very exciting that we are seeing this new approach to preparing people to teach by doing the things you are doing.