In one case, we need more time. In another case, we need less time.

Those counties and cities that do that need less time for FEMA to pony up the money that they need.

FEMA has played a critical, I might say from my own experience, a very effective leadership position and leadership role in response to COVID-19.

Communities hit by disaster should not have to deal with bureaucratic red tape when they are trying to rebuild their lives.

Time costs money--the longer it takes communities to rebuild, the higher the costs to both those communities and to the federal taxpayer.

Ultimately, making it more difficult to access assistance will not reduce the rise in disaster costs--it may actually increase it.

FEMA has a mission critical to our Nation and my home state of Florida.

This all-hazards approach is critical to ensuring that we are prepared and the chain of command at the Federal level is clear, effective, and efficient.

FEMA has a critical mission in our Nation and especially in my home State, Florida.

I think that we have such a great opportunity in front of us right now to capitalize on how we learn to do things better and differently that I believe will really make a difference in reaching out to more underserved communities and being…

Congratulations on your new position. I know you do a fantastic job.