Houston Mayor Does Not Believe a Visit From Biden Would Be a ‘Distraction’
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) is certain a visit from President Joe Biden would not be a “distraction” after water shortages and power outages crippled Texas due to winter storms. “We certainly would welcome him…
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) is certain a visit from President Joe Biden would not be a “distraction” after water shortages and power outages crippled Texas due to winter storms.
“We certainly would welcome him and he would not be a distraction, neither a burden,” Turner said during an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”
He continued, “With so many homes across the city having pipes that burst because of the frigid weather, and major leaks, major water damage, we need a lot of plumbing materials and supplies right now. We have a number of licensed plumbers but could use even more… We are needing water as well for people across the board.”
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On Friday, the president announced he will approve a disaster declaration for Texas, as IJR reported.
“As I said when I ran, I’m going to be a president for all Americans,” Biden said.
Of his Texas visit he explained, “If I can do it without creating a burden for folks, I plan on going.”
Power has been restored to most homes, but there is still concern surrounding the water supply as millions of residents are being advised to boil water before they use it, as IJR reported.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) received backlash for taking a trip to Cancun as winter storms crippled the state.
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