responsive to people s needs and work to keep them safe and protect and promote the nation s peri. i want to thank scientists who provide the information necessary for governors and mayors to make sound decisions. disaster response experts who made sure we were as prepared as possible. to national guard members and first responders who!tqñ risked their lives to ensure their fellow citizens safety. all ordinary americans who love their country and volunteer to do their part. the past few days have been a shining examples of how americans open our hopes and hearts to those in need and pull together in tough times to help our fellow citizens prepare for and respond to as well as recover from extraordinary challenges. whether natural disasters or economic difficulties that s what makes the united states of america a strong and resilient nation. strong and resill yet people. i thank all who have been