Afflicted Quote by David Plouffe

This is a basic function of Congress to keep the government running. And so, what we ought not to do is play politics with…

— David Plouffe

I welcome a discussion on a long-term, pro-active approach to disaster relief for Americans. Until Congress arrives at a conclusion, however, we must continue…

— Cedric Richmond

We have a real role in how our own collective lives, our nation, and our world and society turn out. Seizing those opportunities is…

— Rebecca Solnit

Disasters are usually a good time to re-examine what we've done so far, what mistakes we've made, and what improvements should come next.

— Dan Ariely

We ought to prioritize national disasters... in a fiscally responsible way.

— Steve Scalise

There is one thing we must appreciate about the disasters: They are perfectly just when they do their jobs!

— Mehmet Murat Ildan

“We can act to deal with the consequences of the earthquake and tsunami, but the disaster was only faintly political in the economics and…

— Rebecca Solnit

One of the things government should be around for is to deal with catastrophes. It should do that well. To me, that's a government…

— Gary Johnson

My friends, as I have discovered myself, there are no disasters, only opportunities. And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters.

— Boris Johnson

We love disasters that have nothing to do with us

— Mark Doty

Disaster falls on those who try hardest to avoid it.

— Elizabeth Foreman Lewis

During bad circumstances, which is the human inheritance, you must decide not to be reduced. You have your humanity, and you must not allow…

— Maya Angelou