'I intend to do whatever it takes as long as it takes to support you.' President Joe Biden comforted Colorado residents grappling with rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed by a wind-whipped, winter fire that burned 1,100 structures.
“I can’t imagine what’s it’s like to be here in this neighborhood and see winds whipping up to 100 miles an hour and see flames approaching,” Biden said.
“He really spoke from his heart and he had some really great answers for us, of what we need to do as far as next steps,” she added. “He was very sincere and asked about our families.” Traveling with the president on Air Force One to Colorado were the state’s two senators, two members of Congress from the affected area, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, whose agency is providing federal assistance. In Colorado, he met Gov. Jared Polis, Louisville Mayor Ashley Stolzmann, Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle and Louisville Fire Protection District Chief John Wilson, in addition to residents and first responders.
“I’m not even properly dressed because this is all I have,” the man said to the president, gesturing to his shorts. “We definitely need help,” the man’s son told Biden. “The total devastation of this event has shocked and impacted so many in the community,” the family said in a statement thanking authorities for the intensive search for Sharpe. “Our hearts go out to the many others who have suffered losses.”
Biden said Friday that the extreme events highlight that America needs to “summon the courage” to address climate change.
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