Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) spoke at a press conference and laid out his demand that he would not support any continuing resolution to fund the government unless disaster aid for Western North Carolina is passed.
WATCH:
KEY QUOTES:
“The fact that WNC has had to wait 83 days for disaster aid is just ridiculous and it’s a disgrace.”
“We’ve got people living in tents. We have delayed FEMA trailers. It’s time to get beyond these political games.”
“The initial CR – which is now dead – was a mess. It was a 1,500 page insult to taxpayers.”
“For anything to pass, it has to have disaster aid for Western North Carolina to get my support.”
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