That to make sure we get what we need to the people. I want everybody to know that we are in this for the long run. We know that once the water recedes, that is when the work really begins d we will be at it until we finish. Members of the texas congressional delegation spoke to reporters about the response to Hurricane Harvey. Ted cruz and john cornyn, among 20 texas congressional members who voted against four aid for victims for hurricane sandy, were asked about aid for texas victims. The 20 minute briefing was held in austin. Obviously we have been traveling with the president today. First in Corpus Christi and here in austin at the Emergency Operations center. I think all of us have expressed our gratitude to the president and his cabinet for leaning in on the terrible disaster that has hit the state of texas. We know that even as the sun comes out in austin, there are parts of the state where flooding continues, the loss of life continues. We need to keep that forefront in our mi
First in Corpus Christi and here in austin at the Emergency Operations center. I think all of us have expressed our gratitude to the president and his cabinet for leaning in on the terrible disaster that has hit thstate of texas. We know that even as the sun comes out in austin, there are parts of the state where flooding continues, the loss of life continues. We need to keep that forefront in our minds. But we also know that the governor has done a tremendous job and the professional staff have pulled together an Incredible Team to deal with this disaster and others like it. I might just say a word about what senator cruz and i and our house colleagues will be doing once we get back to washington. Under the federal law, states and state citizens are entitled to certain federal benefits if they are the victim of a disaster. Part of that starts with people registering on a disaster i keep trying to remember what the account is. It is 1800621fdma, it is 1800621fema, disasterrelief. Gov.