    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [September 8, 2005]
    [Page 1406]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Action on Emergency Funding for Hurricane
    Katrina Recovery Efforts
    September 8, 2005

        I thank Congress for continuing to help those affected by Hurricane
    Katrina by moving swiftly and in strong bipartisan fashion to approve
    these additional emergency funds. The people affected by this storm have
    immediate needs that we must continue to meet without delay. More
    resources will be needed as we work to help people get back on their
    feet. We will continue to help people rebuild their lives and rebuild
    the region.