Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman's remarks again, and I would just point out that, of this list of disasters that we have and the delays we have in declaring these disasters, there is one here on April 29. A disaster declaration was declared for severe storms and flooding within the Sac and Fox Tribe in Mississippi and Iowa--and I actually live in Sac County, although that is not part of that reservation--with an incident period spanning March 13 till April 1. However, the disaster declaration was April 29, so there was a month-and-a-half delay in that one. I have other examples of this, Mr. Chairman, but I think that we have made our point here today, and I appreciate the attendance and diligence of the Members on both sides of the aisle. Mr. Chairman, I urge adoption of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 9 Offered by Ms. Sanchez The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 9 printed in part B of House Report 116-383.”