Madam Speaker. as we have begun to attempt to rebuild the gulf coast region. tonight the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation will host and hold a candlelight vigil on the west steps of the United States Capitol at 8 p.m. As we do that. we hope that it will recommit both this government and our Nation to the survival of the survivors and the rebuilding of their region. Might I also say that I join in offering the immigration relief for hurricane victims legislation that will be on the floor. which is H.R. 3827. that will provide for benefits for immigrants that may have lost those papers or documents relevant to their pending case. and we should be concerned. Finally. as Hurricane Rita comes upon us in the gulf coast. in my city of Houston. might I ask for FEMA to be prepared and on the ground. And might I say to Houstonians and Galvestonians and others. follow the instructions. go to the evacuation sites. and make sure that all of the people of that region are safe.
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