Disaster Quote by Russ Carnahan

When we're talking about the "American response" to any disaster, it's not just a government response, an official response, it's a popular response.

— Richard Norton Smith

If we had a terrorist attack, the way the people respond is going to determine whether that attack is just a tragedy or whether…

— Patrick J. Kennedy

The fact that the president (Michelle Bachelet) was out giving minute-to-minute reports a few hours after the quake in the middle of the night…

— Cameron Sinclair

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

We cannot stop natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn't have to be lost if there was enough…

— Petra Nemcova

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

If the country is ever attacked as it was on 9/11, we all respond with a sense of urgency.

— Rick Santelli

We know we cannot underestimate the importance of emergency planning in our region, nor can we assume we'll have ample warning time. If an…

— Ellen Tauscher

One of the essential elements of government responsibility is to communicate effectively to the American people, especially in time of a potential terrorist attack…

— Vito Fossella

In our grandparents' generation news of an earthquake in Nepal would reach around the world some days later. In our parents' day the nightly…

— Max Lucado

Americans do not have a good track record when it comes to preparing for disasters, unless they see a clear possibility of personally being…

— Irwin Redlener

Disaster management should be coordinated by the federal government, .. It is our exact responsibility.

— Alcee Hastings