Dec 08 2009

El Salvador Flooding Resolution

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

I want to thank Chairman Berman and Ranking Member Ros-Lehtinen for their support in bringing this resolution to the floor.

I also would like to thank my colleague from New York, Congressman Towns, for joining me in introducing this resolution.

Finally, I also want to thank my Chairman, Chairman Engel, for his leadership in the hemisphere. It has been a pleasure working with him on the important issues impacting the region.

Madam Speaker, the people of El Salvador were hit hard by Hurricane Ida.

Today’s resolution expresses our solidarity with the people of El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

As a Floridian, I understand how destructive and devastating a hurricane can be.

We in Florida know what it is like to see the eye of a hurricane coming your way and how it impacts our lives.

My heart goes out to the thousands of men, women, and children who had their lives completely changed by Hurricane Ida, and who are, as we speak, picking up the pieces and slowly rebuilding their destroyed villages.

As the Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, I believe it is important that the people of El Salvador know that the people of the United States support them in these difficult times.

I also think it is important to note how several nations worked, and continue to work together to make sure that the people of El Salvador get the help they need.

From Honduras, our forces were able to lift those in need out of harms way.

From South Florida, we were able to airlift much needed supplies.

Those who have participated in these relief efforts should be commended for their help. We are honored by their service.

Madam Speaker, we in Congress remain committed to ensuring that the people of El Salvador recover from this disaster.

I urge my colleagues to support this important resolution.

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