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McCollum Statement on Hurricane Katrina

Date: Sept. 6, 2005
Issues: National Security Arts, Entertainment, and History Criminal Justice


McCollum Statement on Hurricane Katrina
Tuesday, September 06, 2005

"Hurricane Katrina has inflicted destruction, suffering and death on our nation.

The people of Mississippi and Louisiana have our prayers and they deserve our nation's full support. Our gratitude also goes out to the relief workers, law enforcement and military personnel who are helping, healing and saving lives.

Now, as one nation, Congress must act to provide the necessary relief, shelter, jobs, schools and hope our fellow citizens need to restart their lives. This is a long-term commitment and these families must not be left behind.

Katrina exposed the federal policies that have neglected and abandoned our nation's poor, elderly and disabled. Congress must address the shameful failures of the federal government's pathetic emergency response that left thousands of Americans vulnerable, exposed and abandoned.

The American people and Katrina's victims deserve action and answers. Congress has an obligation to deliver both."

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