Byron Dorgan: “Let me begin by saying it is my intention that I would support all and any resources that are necessary to respond to…”

“Let me begin by saying it is my intention that I would support all and any resources that are necessary to respond to those who have been devastated by successive hurricanes. Those in Florida and other parts of the Southeast, and now those in the gulf area who may well be hit by another hurricane, have had a devastating time of it. It is sad to see the plight of the victims on television when these hurricanes come through and destroy property and destroy homes and destroy livelihoods. It is a pretty awful scene. When that happens, this country has an obligation to extend its hand to those victims and say: You are not alone. This country wishes to help. I have always voted in favor of disaster assistance and always will because it is part of what this country needs to do for those who have been hit with tough times.”