Oct 16, 2011
The purpose of this hearing is to examine whether bureaucracy prevented a timely response to the recent devastating wildfires experienced in our State.
Mike McCaul
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Michael Thomas McCaul is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 10th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, he has been active in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on national security and foreign policy. McCaul has played a significant role in discussions surrounding U.S. relations with countries like Ukraine and Russia, often emphasizing the importance of NATO and the need for a strong response to aggression.
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Oct 16, 2011
We've got to cut the Federal Government. The Federal Government is getting in our way.
Oct 16, 2011
The lack of immediate response from these aircraft assets caused significant delays in fighting the fires in Bastrop County.
Oct 16, 2011
I think that it should be done more efficiently and not take 3 years to do that.
Oct 16, 2011
Twenty-one thousand fires, and it takes this type of explosion to finally get the attention of the President
Oct 16, 2011
Now, this is something the Governor's office, you know, I think on nine separate occasions had requested a Federal disaster declaration.
Oct 16, 2011
I think we can streamline the process so that reimbursement can take place more in real-time.
Oct 16, 2011
An emergency should be taken care of instead of having a Washington debate as to how we pay for this.
Oct 16, 2011
I first would like to thank my good friend, Congressman Henry Cuellar, for agreeing to be the Ranking Member of this committee's hearing.
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