Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) spoke passionately on the Senate floor to honor the heroic individuals in Western North Carolina who helped others during Hurricane Helene. Senator Budd also renewed his call for Congress to act on the supplemental funding bill for long-term recovery for the region.
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“I am again calling on this body to quickly approve a supplemental bill to help fund long-term recovery for the citizens of Western North Carolina. Congress should take up this bill without any further delay.”
“The citizens in my state need help, and they need it now. This is why these men and women pay their taxes. This is their right as Americans. We cannot leave them behind. I believe, after having many conversations around the state, that that’s their greatest fear… of being forgotten. I’ll make my promise not to ever forget them.”
“I will do everything in my power to see that you have the federal resources you need to recover and rebuild. I stand ready to work with my Senate colleagues and President-elect Trump to cut through the delays and provide Western North Carolina with the resources they need as quickly as possible. We owe it to these fellow Americans to help them, and help them now.”
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