“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordFebruary 9, 1994
Dear Senator Warner: I just heard on the hourly news that Mr. Clinton will be proposing emergency legislation today, costing about seven billion dollars, for emergency aid to Los Angeles. That's ridiculous!!! No one objects to the Federal Government sending in military personnel to help temporally house and feed those who are now homeless because of the earthquake. We won't ever object to the those military personnel helping temporarily with police duties. Most of us believe FEMA should offer communications services. Also, they should help people obtain their own financing for repair and reconstruction. But, we should not provide Federal funds to rebuild private property! Those people live in California voluntarily.…
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John Warner
New York
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Senator Warner addresses concerns from constituents regarding federal aid for earthquake recovery in Los Angeles.

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