On the recordDecember 12, 2012
If the people do not have confidence that at least their local leaders have been given access to serious money, and $60 billion is a serious amount of money, they will lose hope.
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congress.govIf the people do not have confidence that at least their local leaders have been given access to serious money, and $60 billion is a serious amount of money, they will lose hope.
Stresses the importance of financial support to maintain public confidence after a disaster.
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