Val Demings: “We rely on government to help us survive, to help us recover, to help us rebuild. There`s really no substitute for the…”

I was glad to hear the President grant the major disaster declaration that will certainly help to quickly unlock additional resources.

I'm sure the investigation will certainly help us all understand -- why they did not assess the condition of Tyre and render the necessary aid.

As Members of Congress, our primary responsibility is the safety of the American people. When we think about our own children, our own grandchildren, wouldn't we do anything, anything at all to protect them?

I want to thank all of you for the commitment that you have to protecting our Nation. You have tough jobs.