[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1753-E1754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS 
        ARISING FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005

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                               speech of

                             HON. JIM KOLBE

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 2, 2005

  Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of southeastern 
Arizona, my deepest sympathies go out to the victims of Hurricane 
Katrina. While we are saddened by this tragedy, our compassion in this 
time of adversity will prevail. I am confident the spirit of community 
and generosity will be seen from across the country as we begin to 
clean up and rebuild from this horrible disaster. Whenever Americans 
get knocked down, they always get back up. Southern Arizona is ready to 
do its

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part, by opening its arms and its heart to shelter the homeless from 
Louisiana and Mississippi.
  This is just the first bill that Congress will need to enact to 
recover from this terrible disaster. It will provide an immediate 
infusion of money to allow FEMA and the Department of Defense to 
address the most immediate needs, ensuring there is no disruption in 
funding for relief efforts. Because much of the region is still 
underwater, the full extent of the damage is unknown. It will take some 
time to assess the scope and cost of this disaster, but Congress will 
ensure that FEMA and other federal agencies have the resources they 
need to assist the citizens of this region to get back on their feet.

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