Rick Allen actually said...

"one of the things that I have learned here is one of the benefits of a growing economy is we also are creating lots of jobs and lots of opportunity."

"Schools are central gathering places and they are just as vulnerable as homes, businesses, and churches when a natural disaster hits our communities."

"When Congress provides disaster aid, making sure that this funding is used well is critical to the successful and efficient renewal of America's destroyed schools."

"There are no better witnesses to ask about the struggles of rebuilding schools after natural disasters than local and State education leaders."