Dr. Rice went well beyond offering a helping hand - she went so far as to shed tears and share hugs with those who, in a matter of just a few hours, had lost everything to the rising floodwaters. — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
I have lived through many major hurricanes during my lifetime: Camille, Frederic, and Ivan, to name just a very few. However, never have I seen destruction, panic, and fear on this massive scale. — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
This emergency spending measure is certainly only the beginning, since we here in Washington will continue to work closely with the president and emergency… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
I am certain more emergency supplemental bills will be needed before this process is concluded. In fact, there is a point I have repeated… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
It is during difficult times like this that the true American spirit reveals itself. I am not talking only of the response of local,… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
As more information becomes available, and the magnitude of the storm's impact becomes even more apparent, it becomes clear that this recovery will be… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
Hurricane Katrina this past week was certainly the worst episode in what has become an all-too-familiar and tragic cycle, and our nation is now… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
The review process was conducted in an extremely bipartisan manner. Minority members of the Judiciary Committee were responsible for the invitation of 1/3 of… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
In an effort to provide my constituents with information on how they can make contributions to a number of relief and humanitarian organizations, I… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
The Inspector General issued six reviews and reports on actions taken based on provisions of the act. In those six reports, the IG found… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
Never in our country's history have we witnessed a natural disaster that has impacted so many people in such a wide area. In fact,… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
While the debate on the Patriot Act is far from over, it is important that all Americans continue in this dialogue and work together… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
There is one final point I would like to make this week. As I said on the floor of the House during deliberation of… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
Help is even being offered from across the ocean, as over two dozen countries have stepped forward to offer financial and material support to… — Jo Bonner Copy Share Image
