Chris Hollen actually said...

"I think our goal here is to make sure we have a program, like this one, I think, that is more attuned to different kinds of metrics and triggers than just the emergency disaster declarations."

"This focus is--it is unique, it is very different from other Federal disaster assistance programs that are administered by FEMA and the SBA."

"DR is--CDBG-DR more specifically, is really a unique instrument that... makes available flexible funding that communities can use to build or rebuild many public improvements and affordable housing."

"Taxpayer service must improve, and our citizens deserve a responsive and respectful tax administration that serves all taxpayers fairly."