Again, I thank the courtesy of the Chair. We have been hit by unprecedented natural disasters. This body has been generous in responding, whether it was in North Dakota or New Mexico. I just hope we do not ever lose that generosity of spirit in this country because none of us can predict who might be hit next.
Addressing the response to natural disasters during a Senate floor speech.
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