Text of Statement

Text of Statement from Congressman Tom Davis

November 3, 2005

Dear Friends,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the press conference today. I apologize that I am unable to share in this momentous occasion with you.

I applaud Freddie Mac for the grant they awarded to the National Congress of Vietnamese Americans (NCVA), Boat People SOS (BPSOS), and the National Alliance of Vietnamese Americans Service Agencies (NAVASA). I know firsthand these three highly regarded community organizations will work tirelessly to ensure this grant money helps Vietnamese Americans rebuild their homes and communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita.

All affected by the devastating hurricanes have a long road to restoring their lives. This grant will help the efforts to effectively reach the Vietnamese community by breaking down cultural and language barriers that may block the road to recovery. I congratulate the efforts of these organizations and wish them the best of luck in achieving their goals.

With warmest regards, I remain,

Sincerely,

Tom Davis,
Member of Congress