Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"I think this hearing is such an important component to that, because not only are you going to hear from the Federal representatives, but you are going to hear from some local leaders to begin to crea..."

"Your expertise with what took place with Hurricane Katrina could not be matched by anyone in the Senate."

"Having lived through Hurricane Katrina, she didn’t wait a minute to extend her hand to help our region in any way we could."

"I can't tell you how much the families, small businesses, communities, and leaders appreciate you holding this hearing in New York."