06/02/2011
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"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."