[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[House]
[Pages 7274-7275]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            OKLAHOMA TORNADO

  (Ms. GABBARD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of my constituents 
in the State of Hawaii as we all express our deepest condolences to 
those who have been impacted by the horrific tornado that hit Oklahoma 
yesterday. The destruction has been absolutely heartbreaking, and there 
really are no words that can adequately provide comfort during a time 
like this.
  However, it is important for all of us to send a message of 
solidarity to those who have lost their loved ones, who have lost their 
children, lost their homes, and those who are still searching for their 
children, family, and friends in the rubble. Know that your country 
stands with you, your country grieves with you, and we are committed to 
doing what it takes to make sure that you have the support to rebuild.
  The strength of our Nation lies in our unity, especially in these 
times of great need. Now is the time, as we go about our business here 
in the people's House, where we must stand as one, united to help our 
brothers and sisters in Oklahoma, provide them with assistance, 
prayers, and support as their recovery and rebuilding process begins.

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