Sam Graves actually said...

"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."

"On a bipartisan basis, the committee, and this subcommittee, in particular, have worked to improve FEMA and the Federal Government's emergency management system."

"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..."

"I have overarching concerns about decisions being made that waste taxpayer dollars and reduce our readiness."