Sean Patrick Maloney: “sadly, approaching the four year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, our country faces great…”

“sadly, approaching the four year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, our country faces great tragedy again and a tremendous national challenge in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. I would like to assure the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that New Yorkers who lived through 9/11 understand the shock and dismay being felt deeply after Hurricane Katrina. We are well aware that time and great effort will be needed to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, but we know also that the recovery will advance strongly because of the great will of the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. I also hope that the recovery will be spurred by the strong support most assuredly coming from countless New Yorkers and Americans from all corners of the country. I stand ready to work with Members of Congress from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to advance all Federal programs necessary for recovery operations after Katrina. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by Hurricane Katrina and with the people now facing great recovery challenges in its wake.”