AUSTIN – Today on Sunday Morning Futures, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Jason Chaffetz to discuss this weekend’s devastating flooding in Texas and ongoing rescue efforts, warn Texans to be on alert for continued flooding across Central Texas, and convey Texans’ ongoing prayers for the rescue and recovery of those still missing. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here.

On the devastating flooding in Texas:

“This was a 100-year flood event in an area that had been known to flood, but nothing like this.”

“A terrible tragedy, but thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, the federal disaster relief has been provided at the request of Governor Abbott.” 

“Governor Abbott has called today a Day of Prayer, and we are still saying our prayers here in Texas for those who are grieving and those who are still unaccounted for.”

“Texans are tough, and they’re resilient.”

“We are a family.”

 On the ongoing severe weather:

“We’ve had an extended period of drought this summer, which is not unusual in the heat of the Texas summer, but of course, all this rain during a short period of time is causing flooding and unfortunately, there have been loss of lives in other parts of the state beyond Kerrville where the Camp Mystic was located.” 

“People need to pay attention to the weather reports and the cautionary messages of local and state officials and to be safe, because the danger is not completely over.” 

On Texas’ rescue efforts:

“Governor Abbott said that we are going to be relentless in the rescue efforts, and still as I said, 27 young girls unaccounted for.”

“We’re still hopeful and prayerful that they will be recovered.”