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“All American hearts are with the people of Texas and Louisiana. We mourn and pray and struggle through the hardships — together. We know that a long and difficult path lies ahead to get our neighbors back in their homes and on their feet. But we also know that we are stronger than the obstacles in our path. Arm-in-arm, we will strive, we will endure, and we will emerge stronger than ever before.”
-President Donald J. Trump
Vice President Pence and Mrs. Pence Meet with Hurricane Harvey Survivors and Volunteers
Yesterday, Vice President Pence, Mrs. Pence, and five Cabinet secretaries traveled to southeast Texas to meet with Hurricane Harvey survivors and survey damage.
“On behalf of the American people, with the leadership of President Donald Trump to the people of Texas, we are with you today. We will be with you tomorrow, and we will be with you every day until this great state and these great communities recover and rebuild to be even better and stronger than ever before.”
-Vice President Pence
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Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts from Homeland Security Advisor
Yesterday, Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert gave an update on Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
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If you were affected by #Harvey, go to https://t.co/knuzomCBWt or call 1-800-462-7585 or 1-800-621-3362 for resources. pic.twitter.com/HxxYTUET3v
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 31, 2017
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President Donald J. Trump participates in a briefing on Hurricane Harvey’s recovery efforts| August 31, 2017 (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)
COMING UP
Today, the President will receive an update from disaster relief organizations on Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.
On Saturday, the President and the First Lady will return to Texas as part of the ongoing Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
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