Political Quotes

“I ask the Chairman's commitment to work in conference on an issue regarding a community in my district that was recently struck by natural disaster. On April 22, the town of Rainsville, Alabama, in my district was severely damaged by a tornado. The town's fire department, police department and municipal buildings, as well as numerous homes and businesses were destroyed. Fortunately, there was no loss of life. However, the town of Rainsville only has a population of 3,800 and there are very limited local resources to help rebuild the municipal infrastructure. Although the State of Alabama has provided resources to rebuild the city, there is a small shortfall needed to reconstruct the city hall building. I am asking that the gentleman consider allocating funds to be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to assist Rainsville in rebuilding the city hall. I would hope that the gentleman would consider this urgent request as H.R. 1469 moves to conference committee with the Senate.”