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and i want to thank you all again because nlc is in washington, d.c.ns and villages all over america are here today as well. with that, the only thing i was supposed to doere was say, are there any questions from the press? but there is no way that the joy of us being here, we were not going to express that. today, any members of the press have any questions? excellent. have none? all right. thank you all so much and please enjoy the deep dive sessions that are going on and be ready for this afternoon, because that opening of the second general session will outstanding. mr. president, thank you for your leadership. let's have a great regular conference, ok? [applause] jobs, the economy, and transportation safety. this >> thank you, clarence and thank you presiden
and i want to thank you all again because nlc is in washington, d.c.ns and villages all over america are here today as well. with that, the only thing i was supposed to doere was say, are there any questions from the press? but there is no way that the joy of us being here, we were not going to express that. today, any members of the press have any questions? excellent. have none? all right. thank you all so much and please enjoy the deep dive sessions that are going on and be ready for this...
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and i want to thank you all again because nlc is in washington, d.c.and all over america are here today as well. with that, the only thing i was supposed to do here was sayare there any questions from the press? but there is no way that the joy of us being here, we were not going to express that. so today, any members of the press have any questions? excellent. all right.don't■w thank you all so much and please enjoy the deepo<■eand be ready for this afternoon, because that opening of the second general session will be outstanding. mr. president, thank you for your leadership. let's have a great regular conference, ok? [applause]
and i want to thank you all again because nlc is in washington, d.c.and all over america are here today as well. with that, the only thing i was supposed to do here was sayare there any questions from the press? but there is no way that the joy of us being here, we were not going to express that. so today, any members of the press have any questions? excellent. all right.don't■w thank you all so much and please enjoy the deepo
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andor a big congratulations for 100 years nlc.ed in a hundred years, just in my role, that's right around or when automobiles were replacing horses at the mainstream of american surface if transportation. commercial aviation barely existed. we didn't have to worry too much about a distracted driving because we didn't have dices and, actually -- devices and actually duis were not much of a problem because prohibition was going on at the time. [laughter] so a lot's changed. but a lot is the same including the importance of america's communities and organizations likeke nlc that give them a hearing in washington. that's why i'm pleased to be here. i really feel at home more than anywhere else when i'm local leaders. back when i was mayor i believed that local government was the most dynamic difficult and rewarding venue for public service is. before i became to washington, i believed that to be true. now that i'm in washington, i know that to be true. [laughter] don't get me love the work that i get to do on president biden's behalf
andor a big congratulations for 100 years nlc.ed in a hundred years, just in my role, that's right around or when automobiles were replacing horses at the mainstream of american surface if transportation. commercial aviation barely existed. we didn't have to worry too much about a distracted driving because we didn't have dices and, actually -- devices and actually duis were not much of a problem because prohibition was going on at the time. [laughter] so a lot's changed. but a lot is the same...
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that's one of the reasons i love being at nlc.of senior elected officials without particularly carrying her in some cases even knowing the partisan affiliation of the person sitting next to you. and you actually like each other. i could tell. i'd be lying if i said we got anything close to that on a routine basis here in washington but i've been struck by the work we are doing today that's bipartisan or nonpartisan in its character. st fact of the bipartisan infrastructure law, something we pass with your help and support. the number of republicans willing to cross party lines work w work with president biden and me and my colleagues to get it done is extraordinary. even the idea of a bipartisan anything la was greeted with mockery when president biden first took office. we can't imagine not having that legislation and its obituary was written dozens of times in 2021 by people saying the president was trying to get bipartisan cooperation in ways that springing results to every part of the country. red, blue and purple and boy is i
that's one of the reasons i love being at nlc.of senior elected officials without particularly carrying her in some cases even knowing the partisan affiliation of the person sitting next to you. and you actually like each other. i could tell. i'd be lying if i said we got anything close to that on a routine basis here in washington but i've been struck by the work we are doing today that's bipartisan or nonpartisan in its character. st fact of the bipartisan infrastructure law, something we...
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an lc members -- nlc members are also concerned about the sluggish pace where funds are being dispersed in block grants for disaster recovery programs. hindering long-term recovery efforts after disasters. bureaucratic hurdles and lengthy processes delay the much-needed funds, impacting the ability to promptly address urgent needs and slowing down the overall recovery efforts. that is why nlc supports a bipartisan acts in the hopes that the legislation would significantly improve the program, for faster community recovery from major disasters. in conclusion, the nfip is a critical resource in offering financial protection, for residents and aiding and building resilience and sustainable communities. the national league of cities eagerly anticipates collaboration with this committee to ensure nfip remains an effective tool in safeguarding communities nationwide. thank you for your attention. i am available for further information or questions. chair brown: thank you all for testifying. we are going a bit out of order. senator scott, at the request and the agreement of the ranking member,
an lc members -- nlc members are also concerned about the sluggish pace where funds are being dispersed in block grants for disaster recovery programs. hindering long-term recovery efforts after disasters. bureaucratic hurdles and lengthy processes delay the much-needed funds, impacting the ability to promptly address urgent needs and slowing down the overall recovery efforts. that is why nlc supports a bipartisan acts in the hopes that the legislation would significantly improve the program,...