Obama: Gov't with Oklahoma 'every step' of the way
Source: AP-Excite
By NEDRA PICKLER
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - President Barack Obama visited tornado-devastated Moore, Okla., Sunday, consoling people staggered by the loss of life and property and promising that the government will be behind them "every step of the way."
"I'm just a messenger here," the president said, saying "folks are behind you" across America. He offered moral and monetary support in the wake of the monstrous EF5 tornado that killed 24 people, including 10 children, last Monday afternoon.
Standing with Gov. Mary Fallin and other state and federal officials, Obama noted a substantial rebuilding job ahead and said that "our hearts go out to you."
"This is a strong community with strong character. There's no doubt they will bounce back," he said. "But they need help."
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President Barack Obama tries to comfort Plaza Towers Elementary School principal Amy Simpson Sunday May 26, 2013, in Moore, Okla., as he views the devastation of the school caused by tornado and severe weather last week. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Cha
(297,655 posts)and a song in the thread from a young girl on youtube posted by freshwest.
"Oklahoma Strong"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/110210201
NCarolinawoman
(2,825 posts)It actually fits Obama's 2004 speech about there being no red states or blue states. It's the way things SHOULD be.
onehandle
(51,122 posts)Tornado truthers for freedom!
...or something.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)kickysnana
(3,908 posts)Last I heard they offered immediate help and then people were totally on their own but businesses and the town might get some help.
muntrv
(14,505 posts)Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)Prediction: Repukes sweep the 2014 elections in OK, based on an anti-government platform.