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To the men and women of DHS:

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I want to again thank you
all for your resilience

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as the Department continues to combat
the spread of the coronavirus.

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Each week, I talk to many
stakeholders and Members of Congress

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about the incredible work
our DHS components

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are doing to protect the homeland
throughout this crisis.

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Today, I would like to highlight the
remarkable job our colleagues at FEMA

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are doing in coordinating and leading
the government's response to the virus.

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While normally FEMA deals
with emergencies

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in a few states
at any given time,

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the agency is now responding
to all 50 states

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and territories at the same time.
Administrator Gaynor is at the helm,

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carrying out an approach
that is locally executed,

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state managed,
and federally supported.

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From providing our frontline partners
with Personal Protective Equipment

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to supporting health
facility construction efforts,

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the men and women of FEMA are leading
many aspects of our efforts.

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First, FEMA is making sure
that the production, allocation

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and distribution of critical supplies
reach critical locations.

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Second, FEMA has responded
to the need for PPE

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by coordinating an Airbridge
from Asia to the U.S.,

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bringing tons of lifesaving equipment
to those who need it most.

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Third, in response
to New York's drastic

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increase in coronavirus cases,
FEMA helped to coordinate

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and support the conversion
of New York City's Javits Center

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into a 1,000-bed care facility
in just one week.

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Finally, FEMA has made sure
the public remains informed daily

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throughout this crisis with regular,
real time updates

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on what the government is doing
on the ground to fight the coronavirus.

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This is just a sampling
of the activities FEMA,

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and the Department,
are doing each and every day

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as part of our responsibility to keep
the American people safe.

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To the men and women of FEMA,

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remember to stay vigilant
on the front lines

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as you risk your health and safety
to perform your critical duties.

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Wash your hands, practice
social distancing, and stay safe.

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I could not be more honored
to lead you

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all at this critical time
in our history.

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Thank you again
for what you do every day.

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The Department is behind you.

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We are one team, one mission,
one DHS.