On the recordMarch 16, 2011
The reason that we are into this mess in the first place is because the Republican leadership, in my view, undercut funds to FEMA.
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congress.govThe reason that we are into this mess in the first place is because the Republican leadership, in my view, undercut funds to FEMA.
Blames Republican leadership for budget cuts that weakened FEMA's response capabilities.
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