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Wilson Applauds Americans’ Support for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

September 5, 2005

“Across our country, Americans are opening up their homes and their checkbooks to help their neighbors.”

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, throughout the past week, Americans have watched scenes of devastation that we never imagined would occur in our country," said Wilson. "Lives have been lost, families have been separated, and communities have been demolished in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. As rescue workers search for survivors and permanent shelter for evacuees, the severity of this disaster continues to shock all Americans. "In spite of tremendous loss, our nation grows more hopeful everyday. As a former National Guard liaison to the Governor of South Carolina, I appreciate the efforts being made on the ground. Federal, state, and local officials are working together to save lives, deliver relief, and restore order in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Last Friday, Congress passed a $10.5 billion emergency relief package to immediately help American families. "Across our country, Americans are opening up their homes and their checkbooks to help their neighbors. I would like to encourage South Carolinians to join this effort by contacting the Red Cross at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW. Now more than ever, Americans must do what we do best: help each other. "In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th."###