John Myers: “Last month we were all shocked to learn that there had been another earthquake in southern California, and we were…”

“Last month we were all shocked to learn that there had been another earthquake in southern California, and we were saddened and further shocked when we began to realize the magnitude, the thousands of people that were affected, the lives that were lost, the tremendous loss to property including bridges, highways, buildings. In true American fashion, we came to their assistance. Churches started collecting money, individuals sent money to give assistance, we had help from various government agencies including Federal, State, and local, rushing to the aid. Last week, the President sent a request for just a little under $7 billion to give more help to those who were in need. Yes, it is true, we have done this before. We have always done it this way or usually have done it this way. Just after the floods in the Midwest last year, which affected me personally, and I had a lot of friends affected by the floods in the Midwest, I thought it should be paid for, rush the aid to them, but pay for it.”