When there is a natural disaster, and the whole premise behind the Federal Government acting is that State and local authorities don't have the resources to deal with the crisis, and so, we expect that money not only to eventually get there but to get there in a manner befitting the fact that this is a crisis and people need immediate help.
Cardoza emphasizes the urgency of federal aid during natural disasters.
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