Kristi Noem said "We, as a federal government, don’t manage these disasters. The state does." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 9, 2025

We, as a federal government, don’t manage these disasters. The state does.

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Noem emphasizes state responsibility over federal management in disaster situations.

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