Louisiana's housing need is projected to exceed $1.2 billion alone, with an outlook of $3 billion in economic loss.

To put the truly historic nature of this flood into perspective, south Louisiana received more rain in 48 hours than the Mississippi River discharges into the Gulf of Mexico in 18 days.

I appreciate the fact that Chairman Chaffetz was here. And I also want to thank Congressman Richmond and Congressman Graves.

I also believe that it is critically important to address the social service needs of Louisiana families...

I'm calling on Congress, respectfully requesting Congress to support a supplemental appropriation of $2 billion for Community Development Block Grant funds.

I'm also asking Congress to clear the $724 million backlog of Federal Highway Administration emergency relief funding.

I will tell you it's the fastest it's ever been done, and by a long shot.

Louisiana will move forward. The resilient spirit of our people will never cease to amaze me.

I join with Congressman Graves in requesting $125 million in funding for the Corps of Engineers...

The Stafford Act is insufficient.

It really is hard to imagine what the people of Louisiana are going through without seeing it for yourself.