John Fleming: “So as a result of one or two cases of significant, substantial amounts that you claim today... you are saying that we…”

A strong economy is critical to helping communities hit by natural disasters get back on their feet.

Oh, absolutely, no question. But then you always have to apply that to over time, some places get hit three or four times over a decade.

I find this unsettling, because it is the security of our economy and job system that makes our country the land of the American Dream.

Yes, sir, I certainly agree with that, with this caveat.