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Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam President, in Tennessee, our hearts are absolutely breaking for the families and the communities that have been impacted by the storms that raced across our State this weekend. We are mourning the loss of six Tennesseans--two children in that number--and dozens of individuals have been injured and hospitalized. The storm left thousands without power. It destroyed homes and businesses.

I want to express my thanks to the first responders, the emergency management officials, and the volunteers who immediately jumped into action to support these families and to help those who have lost their businesses, their homes, and the families of those who lost their lives. They have made such a difference. Each and every one of these volunteers and officials has made such a difference in what is going to be a very long road to recovery.

My team has been in touch with the White House, with the Governor's office, with local elected officials, and we are working to ensure that the full force of the Federal Government mobilizes behind these communities in order to help them recover.

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