I thank all the leaders that are coming to Louisiana and Mississippi and Alabama to our help and rescue. Congress is going to an unprecedented session to pass a $10 billion supplemental bill tonight to keep FEMA -- and the Red Cross up and operating.
Senator Landrieu expresses gratitude to leaders assisting in the disaster response and mentions Congress's efforts to fund FEMA and the Red Cross.
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