The residents will be individuals who are here because they need daily assistance, but that are able to get about and do things on their own.

[After that, residents would be able to get different types of federal assistance,] in some cases outright grants, in some cases low-interest or no-interest loans, ... And those problems will be coordinated through both our office and the governor's office.

Hurricane Katrina left many of our residents in need of immediate assistance, and I am glad to announce that Secretary (Elaine) Chao has moved quickly to help out our state,

If that paperwork is not done, you're not going to be able to get any assistance for anybody. That's key in a disaster.

The idea of a long-term refugee camp is unacceptable (for the evacuees and Harris County residents),

This is an exciting ticket. These are two very able and qualified individuals.