Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 625) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: S. Res. 625 Whereas a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other emergency could strike any part of the United States at any time; Whereas natural and manmade emergencies disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives each year, costing lives and causing serious injuries and billions of dollars in property damage; Whereas Federal, State, and local officials as well as private entities are working to deter, prevent, and respond to all types of emergencies; Whereas the people of the United States can help promote the overall emergency preparedness of the United States by being prepared for all types of emergencies; Whereas National Preparedness Month provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of public emergency preparedness and to encourage the people of the United States to take steps to be better prepared for emergencies at home, work, and school; Whereas the people of the United States can prepare for emergencies by taking steps such as assembling emergency supply kits, creating family emergency plans, and staying informed about possible emergencies; and Whereas ad…”