06/02/2009
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"FEMA is exceedingly important, and their role in supporting our State and local partners in responding and recovering from a historic number of disasters facing our nation."
"I support the use of that for right now, but we know there are test cases in the courts and others."
"I agree with you on the smaller cities. Obviously a state like mine has all small cities and towns..."
"I strongly support this legislation, but I do oppose the two nominees, Janet McCabe and Brenda Mallory."