I have been enormously proud to chair this effort as we work to achieve two basic goals: one, to get the assistance that you all fought so hard to make a reality to communities as quickly as possible, to meet the immediate needs; and, second, to ensure that the region rebuilds stronger and smarter than before.
Goals for Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.
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