"we are extremely grateful to you for your steadfast support of this legislation, for your co-sponsorship of the bill, and your ability to deliver on dedicated Federal funding for Louisiana 2-1-1 this year."
"So what is your explanation today of that?"
"we have got to address the broader issue of what are we going to do if, God forbid, we have 200,000 Americans that are homeless again?"
"Is the Nation ready? But it is important for, at least, the Federal framework to be clear."
"The Calling for 2-1-1 Act, Senator, is critical."
"I think it speaks to the urgency of this Calling for 2-1-1 Act that you are supporting."
"I will continue to make my voice heard to the President and to the leadership."
"I am going to call a hearing for earthquakes particularly."
"It is hard to tell them that there is another priority."
"It becomes a very significant issue for any country, whether it is China or India or other countries that we have seen go through some horrific catastrophic disasters."
"Well, let me say, Mr. Fugate, what you have just outlined is music to my ears."