January 15, 2013

JOINT STATEMENT FROM GOVERNORS CHRISTIE, CUOMO AND MALLOY REGARDING HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ACTION ON DISASTER AID BILL

(HARTFORD, CT) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding passage today of the disaster relief package by the House of Representatives:

"We are grateful to those members of Congress who today pulled together in a unified, bipartisan coalition to assist millions of their fellow Americans in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut at their greatest time of need. The tradition of Congress being there and providing support for Americans during times of crisis, no matter where they live across this great country, lives on in today's vote in the House of Representatives. We anticipate smooth passage when this package moves back to the Senate for final approval and for this long-awaited relief to finally make its way to our residents."

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For Immediate Release: January 15, 2013

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