I thank the IG for appearing and I'd also like to just briefly recognize the presence of a former member of the committee, Mr. Garrett.
I would like to also, if I may, compliment Mr. Watt for his impeccable service, his stellar character.
I know what invidious discrimination is like.
It is very important that we understand that we cannot drop the neighbor by neighbor process because the hurricane is ov...
This is a Texas issue, it is not a Republican or a Democratic issue. I stand by that.
$500 million in Ike relief is still unspent. Will Texas do better after Harvey?
I want to add my voice to those who are calling for Houston to receive direct funding.
This really is a time for us to spend a lot of money on prevention.
NFIP has to be shored up, and that is a Congressional responsibility.
$311 million spent to save billions makes a lot of sense.
I did make the point earlier, but 50 percent of my entire budget is public safety, and 72 percent of my budget is person...