Political Quotes

“Fern covered much of Mississippi with freezing rain, and then a week of low temperatures locked in a blanket of ice. Nearly 200,000 homes lost power, and road travel became almost impossible. Temperatures are rising a bit now, but, tragically, there is still very much devastation. At this point, 26 Mississippians have lost their lives because of this winter storm, and that number, unfortunately, is rising every day. I do want to commend, as Senator Hyde-Smith will, the communities-- the churches, the schools, the businesses, the donation centers, the neighbors using Facebook to coordinate food distribution and boost morale--and the crews from Mississippi and from all around the country coming to help. At this point, 80 percent of the affected homes now have their power restored. I commend the local leaders, mayors, commissioners, and the response team from FEMA, many of whom we know personally. We are thankful for what they have done and for their resilience.”