“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordFebruary 15, 2025
While emergency management is best led by local authorities, we reinforced that DHS stands ready to take immediate action to offer resources and support.
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Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota
Source
bbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Noem emphasized DHS's readiness to assist local authorities during emergencies.

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