On the recordAugust 29, 2017
Absolutely it's not. I lived through Hurricane Ike, an extended manner through Rita and Katrina. Katrina because so many of those survivors, those guests, we call them guests now, they were in my district. I spent days, hours forever in the Astrodome. So I want to say to people hold on, it is not over. The recovery is going to be so challenging. We've got 30 to 40,000 homes that may have gone over or be damaged. 10s of thousands of cars. But the human -- what I want to say to people is Texas, they're resilient, strong. I saw a sign that said Houston strong but the emotional challenge I think will be great. I know the story of the two little boys looking for their dad. I had a senior citizen fall in my arms last night thinking of her house and the papers of her deceased daughter. It over takes you. So I'm looking for that strong federal government to be there to give those resources to the local community.
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