Bennie Thompson actually said...

Do you believe that you are an American entitled to the same benefits, a citizen entitled to the same benefits and rights as other citizens?

Thompson questions the representatives about their rights as Americans.

07/10/2019

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In 2011 FEMA responded to 99 major disaster declarations, 29 emergency declarations, and 114 fire management assistance declarations.

Unfortunately, in 2011 FEMA had to contend with more than the record-breaking number of disasters.

Just let me say that, as someone who has gone through some of these similar-type situations, an outreach is absolutely important.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you also for holding today's hearing.