Tom Cole: “When state and local resources are exhausted, we do rely on…”

“Even now, slow moving storm and record breaking rainfall is responsible for significant flooding in my state that's already resulted in the loss of life and a state of emergency declaration by our governor. When state and local resources are exhausted, we do rely on FEMA to bring additional capabilities that save resources residents remove debris and help our fellow citizens rebuild. This isn't a partisan issue. It's one that concerns states, regardless of politics. I look forward to a discussion on ways to reform FEMA and improve federal emergency response capability while eliminating inefficiencies and wasteful spending.” (02:43–02:54)

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