I would like to thank my distinguished colleague Congressman DAVID ScOTT for introducing this important legislation. of which I am proud to be an original cosponsor. Mr. Speaker. Hurricane Katrina was one of the darkest hours of our Nations recent history. Although the courage and generosity demonstrated by the American people was nothing short of heroic. the response of the federal government. especially FEMA. was nothing short of an embarrassment. I never imagined that my neighbors in New Orleans would be called and treated like refugees in war ravaged developed countries. The response of the Bush Administration was unacceptable. However. even in the midst of tragedy and mismanagement. many Americans throughout this country stepped up to help those affected by this disaster.
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