It is during difficult times like this that the true American spirit reveals itself. I am not talking only of the response of local, state, and federal governments, although they will each play an extremely important role in this effort.

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The Inspector General issued six reviews and reports on actions taken based on provisions of...

The Inspector General issued six reviews and reports on actions taken based on provisions of...

Never in our country's history have we witnessed a natural disaster that has impacted so...

Never in our country's history have we witnessed a natural disaster that has impacted so...

At many points during our nation's history, there have been times - known in our...

At many points during our nation's history, there have been times - known in our...

Since the September 11 attacks, nearly 400 individuals have been arrested by the Justice Department...

Since the September 11 attacks, nearly 400 individuals have been arrested by the Justice Department...

I have lived through many major hurricanes during my lifetime: Camille, Frederic, and Ivan, to...

I have lived through many major hurricanes during my lifetime: Camille, Frederic, and Ivan, to...

Please know that my thoughts and prayers, as well as those of many, many others...

Please know that my thoughts and prayers, as well as those of many, many others...

As more information becomes available, and the magnitude of the storm's impact becomes even more...

As more information becomes available, and the magnitude of the storm's impact becomes even more...

There is one final point I would like to make this week. As I said...

There is one final point I would like to make this week. As I said...

Living in this manner also gave them the opportunity to locate targets and develop methods...

Living in this manner also gave them the opportunity to locate targets and develop methods...

Hurricane Katrina this past week was certainly the worst episode in what has become an...

Hurricane Katrina this past week was certainly the worst episode in what has become an...

I am very aware that there are many of you who have friends and loved...

I am very aware that there are many of you who have friends and loved...

Dr. Rice went well beyond offering a helping hand - she went so far as...

Dr. Rice went well beyond offering a helping hand - she went so far as...

Towns and cities throughout the United States have opened their hearts and homes to thousands...

Towns and cities throughout the United States have opened their hearts and homes to thousands...

Members of al Qaeda and other affiliated organizations spent a great deal of time blending...

Members of al Qaeda and other affiliated organizations spent a great deal of time blending...

As horrific as this impact has been on my constituents, it is only a small...

As horrific as this impact has been on my constituents, it is only a small...

While the level of support we can each provide certainly varies, it is very important...

While the level of support we can each provide certainly varies, it is very important...

This emergency spending measure is certainly only the beginning, since we here in Washington will...

This emergency spending measure is certainly only the beginning, since we here in Washington will...

There has certainly been criticism of the timing involved in getting help to the victims...

There has certainly been criticism of the timing involved in getting help to the victims...

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as more recent attacks in Madrid,...

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as more recent attacks in Madrid,...

Relief organizations both large and small are coordinating deliveries of food, clothing, water, and other...

Relief organizations both large and small are coordinating deliveries of food, clothing, water, and other...