James T. Tucker: “I rise today to bring recognition to the White House response to my call and the call of other Members of this House who…”

“I rise today to bring recognition to the White House response to my call and the call of other Members of this House who represent areas in California that have been egregiously affected by the continuous pounding of severe Pacific storms in California. The total now is at 17 counties that have been affected. Even as we speak, Mr. Speaker, here on the House floor, we understand that there are more storms coming in from the West that are going to be affecting very deleteriously the counties in and throughout California. My county, Los Angeles County, has been affected very, very much. I just want to thank the White House for finally responding and declaring a Federal disaster, a declaration that will allow FEMA to come in and to provide additional help and additional provisions to the people in California who are suffering. It seems just yesterday, Mr. Speaker, that we had to sign $8.6 million for earthquake relief. Now we have floods in California. We thank the White House for responding.”