I have toured St. Bernard Parish with my wife who is from New Orleans, and we have seen the extraordinary destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina to the residents and the absolute abject devastation of an area that hasn't experienced anything of this nature in 138 years. This legislation is vitally important to correct the failures of the past and prevent them from happening in the future.
Addressing the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the need for legislative action.
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