Sam Graves actually said...

"I am proud to again be one of the cochairs of FEMA's National Preparedness Month, which helps educate the American people on what they can do to be prepared."

"I hope FEMA will work swiftly and efficiently to approve this declaration so the people of Missouri can continue to recover."

"I also hope that many of the reforms we have passed in my time on the Committee will help remove unnecessary red tape and bureaucratic policies as we move through the recovery process."

"FEMA's role is critical. We have had recent flooding and tornadoes in my district, and it is important for FEMA to work quickly and closely with the State emergency management agencies and local respo..."