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
President Bush, Secretary of State Rice, and several cabinet level officials have visited Alabama's Gulf Coast in recent days to tour the devastation and to offer their continuing support and prayers for everyone affected by the storm. — 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
