Political Quotes

“I would like to reference two positive programs within this Homeland Security Appropriations bill that are making a difference in the 4th District of Alabama. For several years, Congress has included funding in this bill for local Assistance to Firefighters Grants. The purpose of this grant program is to award grants directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. These awards aim to enhance our first responder's ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel, with respect to fire-related hazards. This is especially important in the district that I represent in North Alabama. As a rural area, North Alabama is home to many volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. Unfortunately in too many instances they are forced to do so with older equipment that doesn't provide the proper safety or performance that they need to do their jobs. The Fire Grant program has proven to be a tremendous asset that has helped meet the needs of the fire departments and EMS organizations that I represent.”