Peter Welch actually said...

"My view is that FEMA is just to set up for that long-term, follow-through situation."

"It does not matter what kind of disaster it is or what State you are in--Hawaii, Texas, Mississippi or Alabama--it is devastating to our towns."

"Let's take advantage of that. I think with some of the legislation we have before us we might be able to get together."

"When they get hit, when they get hurt, we want to help."