[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[House]
[Pages 16969-16970]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          WE STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

  (Ms. HAHN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, following one of the worst natural disasters 
to hit landfall, we stand as a world community in support of the people 
of the Philippines.
  Last week, Typhoon Yolanda tore through the Philippines, tragically 
taking thousands of lives and leaving millions without food, water, or 
shelter. The road ahead will be difficult, but the resilient spirit of 
the Filipino community far and near will overcome this challenge.
  As the representative of one of the largest Filipino communities in 
the United States, my heart goes out to the families in my communities 
whose loved ones suffered through this dreadful storm. My office is 
working to connect families with the State Department to help them 
locate and get news about their loved ones.
  I am pleased by the significant humanitarian efforts from both my 
home district and around the world. We are a Nation founded and guided 
by the principles of humanity.
  We must not forget our brothers and sisters in the Philippines, for 
far too many are still without food, water, and shelter. If the 
infrastructure is down, come on. Let's start thinking outside of the 
box and do everything in our power to provide food and water and 
critical support today.

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