"government is the answer to every single one of our problems. Expansion and meddling by government does not often help problems; it expands them."
"Thank you, Chairwoman Demings, for holding this important hearing, and thank you to Administrator Criswell for appearing before us today."
"I was pleased to learn of FEMA's recently released Building Codes Strategy, which seeks to organize and prioritize FEMA activities to advance the adoption and enforcement of hazard-resistant building ..."
"I was very pleased to see an increase of $10 million in the fiscal year 2023 request from the fiscal year 2022 enacted levels for both the Assistance to Firefighters grant program and the Staffing for..."
"It is important that through EMI and FEMA's other educational facilities, that we ensure resources and training remain accessible to communities across the country, including rural communities."
"As Representatives from Florida, I know that the Chairwoman and I can both agree that our State has certainly seen its fair share of natural disasters."
"I was pleased to see the increase to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $360 million in the fiscal year 2023 budget request."
"I alluded to my concerns in my opening statement about this administration's prioritization of illegals at the border over American citizens, particularly as we are facing record inflation."
"I think Florida has gotten it right from many years of doing it wrong. And this should not be a Republican-versus-Democrat issue; this is an American issue."
"I'm looking forward to discussing the ways in which we can work together to build a more resilient Nation."
"I am very much looking forward to discussing the ways in which we can work together to build a more resilient Nation."