Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to call on President Biden to immediately approve the Major Disaster Declaration requested by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The Hudson Valley was ravaged by storms and flooding on July 8, with a young woman tragically losing her life. Thanks to the heroic efforts of our first responders, including the Piermont Fire Department's Dive Team and High Angle Rescue Team, Carmel Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff's Office, the Yorktown Police Department, among many, many more, thankfully no other lives were lost. My office has been working in tandem with State and local elected officials to ensure that our region receives the Federal aid it needs to get back on its feet, which is why I am calling on President Biden to immediately approve the major disaster declaration requested by New York State. We need FEMA to help our hard-hit Hudson Valley communities recover in full, and provide much-needed resources and aid to impacted homeowners and municipalities alike with the damage in the tens of millions of dollars. ____________________”