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Mitch Landrieu: “This is relative to the extraordinary work that they did in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the extraordinary work that…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2005
This is relative to the extraordinary work that they did in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the extraordinary work that our Guard does throughout the Nation. In fact, as I speak, I am sure they are on the ground for this unfolding tragedy in California with the fires. I am not able to speak more fully at this time but I wanted to register my support for the amendment and will speak later tonight. I understand this amendment may be accepted. I thank my colleagues for their great support at this time of obvious need. The people of Louisiana and the gulf coast are grateful. I yield the floor. ____________________
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