Val Demings: “As we all know, September 11 was one of the darkest days in American history.”

We are here to discuss communities that are most at-risk during disasters and struggle to recover properly from their effects.

I can assure that I am committed to holding all violators of the law accountable.

We've just got to make sure that we improve our resiliency, cut some of the red tape so we can make people whole again, repair, restore some of the bridges and roadways that are completely closed.

I want to take a minute to congratulate my friend, the gentlemen from New Jersey, Mr. Payne on his legislation, the Homeland Security for Children Act.