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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 Quotes) Towns and cities throughout the United States have opened their hearts and homes to thousands of families displaced from their homes as a result of this horrific storm.  (Jo Bonner Quotes) Nearly two weeks have passed since Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast, and while we are still dealing with the tremendous devastation - and will be for quite some time - we are also seeing increased signs of recovery and help in our region.  (Jo Bonner Quotes) 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 Quotes) It is at times such as this that we show our true spirit of giving and of brotherhood - of revealing the good Samaritan in all of us.  (Jo Bonner Quotes) 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 Quotes) Relief organizations both large and small are coordinating deliveries of food, clothing, water, and other basic necessities to those impacted by Katrina.  (Jo Bonner Quotes) Members of al Qaeda and other affiliated organizations spent a great deal of time blending into the populations of several nations around the world and exploring all aspects of life there.  (Jo Bonner Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) Since the September 11 attacks, nearly 400 individuals have been arrested by the Justice Department as a result of ongoing investigations into international terrorism. Of that total, over half were convicted as a result of their actions  (Jo Bonner Quotes) Never in our country’s history have we witnessed a natural disaster that has impacted so many people in such a wide area. In fact, as of the writing of this column, millions of people along the Gulf Coast have been displaced from their homes in a period of only five days  (Jo Bonner Quotes) It is during difficult times like this that the true American spirit reveals itself. I am not talking only of the response of local, state, and federal governments, although they will each play an extremely important role in this effort  (Jo Bonner Quotes) Relief organizations both large and small are coordinating deliveries of food, clothing, water, and other basic necessities to those impacted by Katrina  (Jo Bonner Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) Hurricane Katrina this past week was certainly the worst episode in what has become an all - too - familiar and tragic cycle, and our nation is now faced with a set of unprecedented challenges  (Jo Bonner Quotes) I have lived through many major hurricanes during my lifetime: Camille, frederic, and Ivan, to name just a very few. However, never have I seen destruction, panic, and fear on this massive scale  (Jo Bonner Quotes) Members of al Qaeda and other affiliated organizations spent a great deal of time blending into the populations of several nations around the world and exploring all aspects of life there  (Jo Bonner Quotes) 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 Quotes) The review process was conducted in an extremely bipartisan manner. Minority members of the Judiciary Committee were responsible for the invitation of 1/3 of the witnesses who appeared  (Jo Bonner Quotes) Towns and cities throughout the United States have opened their hearts and homes to thousands of families displaced from their homes as a result of this horrific storm  (Jo Bonner Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) There are things we can all do to help, including carpooling and traveling only when necessary, in order to save gas during this time. However, there is also something more important which we can all do: buy only the gas which you need  (Jo Bonner Quotes) Living in this manner also gave them the opportunity to locate targets and develop methods of attack that would make the most impact on the population, infrastructure, and governments of these areas  (Jo Bonner Quotes) 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 Quotes) I am certain more emergency supplemental bills will be needed before this process is concluded. In fact, there is a point I have repeated several times recently which keeps the enormity of this situation in perspective  (Jo Bonner Quotes) There has certainly been criticism of the timing involved in getting help to the victims of the storm, and much of it may indeed be warranted. However, this is not the time for pointing fingers; rather, it is the time for offering a helping hand to our neighbors in need  (Jo Bonner Quotes)