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."

"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."

"I look forward to this hearing and to working with my colleagues to ensure that schools are not forgotten in the aftermath of natural disasters."

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