This is a basic function of Congress to keep the government running. And so, what we ought not to do is play politics with those who have been affected by disasters. (David Plouffe)

This is a basic function of Congress to keep the government running. And so, what we ought not to do is play politics with those who have been affected by disasters.

David Plouffe

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