While the debate on the Patriot Act is far from over, it is important that all Americans continue in this dialogue and work together to ensure greater security for our nation. Jo Bonner Read Quote
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as more recent attacks in Madrid, Spain, and London, England, showed in a very tragic way just how vulnerable many areas of the world are to these sorts of actions. Jo Bonner Read Quote
At many points during our nation’s history, there have been times – known in our history textbooks as ‘panics’ – when adverse conditions affecting the financial and economic sectors of the country have caused individuals to hoard more than they need. Jo Bonner Read Quote
Please know that my thoughts and prayers, as well as those of many, many others here in Alabama and around the country, are with each of you during this time. Jo Bonner Read Quote
I am very aware that there are many of you who have friends and loved ones in the areas affected by this storm who have been displaced or who have not yet been accounted for. Jo Bonner Read Quote
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 lengthy. Jo Bonner Read Quote
There is one final point I would like to make this week. As I said on the floor of the House during deliberation of this latest supplemental, hope is something Americans should never lose. Let each of us, both by our words and actions, continue to provide that hope. Jo Bonner Read Quote
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 Read Quote
Help is even being offered from across the ocean, as over two dozen countries have stepped forward to offer financial and material support to the American people. Jo Bonner Read Quote
As horrific as this impact has been on my constituents, it is only a small part of the overwhelming destruction covering 90,000 square miles of the Gulf Coast. Jo Bonner Read Quote
