First responders are really needed even more. (Katrina) depleted the National Guard; the Red Cross is really stretched. We're the eyes and ears for the first 72-96 hours to help out the community.

The Red Cross was the first on the scene,

The previous hurricanes had depleted the national supply.

When they return home from serving our country, our National Guard and Reserve members shouldn't have to be confronted with red tape in order to access the benefits they've earned fighting for our country.

We got no assistance from the Red Cross, period. Not from the local, state or national chapters.

She was never neutral, but she could be tolerant, although it was hard work - never a tolerance of indifference.