Leaving American disaster victims to languish is morally reprehensible and un-American.

Financially it's stupid, and morally it's reprehensible.

an impossible, ridiculous and morally reprehensible thing to do.

The desire from those abroad to join our ranks is overwhelming. Tens of millions have applied for the limited amount of diversity visas available every year, illustrating the demand and need to maintain this vital path to American citizenship.

I'll never forget Hurricane Katrina - the mix of a natural and a man-made catastrophe that resulted in the death of over 1,500 of our neighbors. Millions of folks were marked by the tragedy.

I've introduced eight bills to fight for support for our small businesses and ensure we get funding to rebuild public housing - among other things.