"We have schools that aren't opening. We have kids that are challenged as a result of this, and I want to urge you to please expedite that."
"I just worry that without leadership at the top, some of these recommendations that you're making or that we're considering may just fall through the cracks."
"I think it is awful that they refused to attend today, and afraid to attend, to be held to the standard, to be held accountable for their performance over the last several years."
"I want to urge you, and I would like for you to come back to this committee and let us know your implementation timeline."
"This is ridiculous what we do to people. Our own Federal Government revictimizes people."
"I don't see how you can possibly talk about resilience in mitigation without considering climate change."
"During this time of recovery, focus needs to be on the communities struggling to rebuild in the wake of these disasters."
"This is so stupid, what we are doing. We are wasting money."
"Finally, of particular interest to me, are our most vulnerable populations, specifically how our preparation for response to, recovery from, and mitigation of disasters can be more inclusive of senior..."
"I think there are so many different Federal programs that come together with different rules, requirements and regulations, and it's extremely difficult for State and local emergency managers to figur..."
"It goes on to say, 'In response to a survey that we conducted for the report, 12 of 13 States and cities reported that navigating the multiple funding streams and various regulations was a challenge t..."