Well, look, what I will tell you with respect to FEMA is what the president envisions for this federal agency that has, unfortunately for many decades, been bogged down by bureaucrac. The president wants to make FEMA more efficient, and he wants state and local government so your governor and your state and local elected officials to lead and make decisions during times of crises. The federal government and the president will be there to provide the resources. But ultimately, state and local officials need to make these decisions on the ground. (04:00–04:12)
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Asserts that the President wants FEMA to be more efficient and for state and local governments to lead during crises.
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