[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 11971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE FLOOD AND TORNADO VICTIMS IN IOWA

  (Mr. LOEBSACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my sincere 
sympathy for residents in my district and around Iowa who are currently 
experiencing severe flooding at record setting levels.
  Just this weekend I went to two neighborhoods to help sandbag and 
protect homes. I spoke with a man who pointed to his home and said, 
``This is the only thing I have.'' It was a very emotional setting. I 
was touched by the intensity and good spirits of many of the residents 
and volunteers despite the circumstances, and I commend them for their 
perseverance.
  The Governor of Iowa has already issued emergency proclamations for 
many of Iowa's counties, and four counties have been declared 
Presidential disaster areas. I understand that the National Guard has 
been activated to assist in the flood control efforts. I am grateful 
for their assistance. I continue to stand ready to help my fellow 
Iowans in any way possible.

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