[The ice storm was] even worse than some of the tornadoes we've had where you have a very defined area of damage, ... The damage is so widespread, 42 of our 75 counties are under disaster declaration because of the ice.

The big problem is that the storm affected major electric transmission lines. It has destroyed the infrastructure of the state's distribution system,

We dodged a bullet with this storm. It could've been a lot worse.

The potential for damage by this storm is significant, and the risk of flooding and tornadoes exists after the hurricane has begun to dissipate. ... Texas has learned from Louisiana's example. No one wants to repeat those mistakes.

The tornadoes caused such comprehensive damage in such an expansive area that I'm sure more counties in Missouri and Illinois will be added [later].

I'm always flattered when people on the far Left manufacture a new version of being 'offended.' They can be quite creative in finding something that hurts their feelings.