U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's visit to Reliant Park this morning offered him a glimpse of what it's like to be living in shelter.
While on the tour with top administration officials from Washington, including U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao and U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow, DeLay stopped to chat with three young boys resting on cots.
The congressman likened their stay to being at camp and asked, "Now tell me the truth boys, is this kind of fun?"
They nodded yes, but looked perplexed.
With a group of reporters and press officers in tow, DeLay then moved on, chatting with others, including a local IRS representative. He then visited with job recruiters set up in Reliant Park.
Earlier DeLay spoke with volunteers and thanked them for their service.
"You are becoming famous all over this country and even the world," he said, adding that he's often approached by lawmakers commending Houston's response to the disaster.
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"Now tell me the truth boys, is this kind of fun?"
are you kidding me??? yeah, its this new camp where while you are gone they destroy your house, throw away your stuff, take away your pets, and kill a few of your loved ones. are these politicians completely clueless? this is not an improvement or fun for anyone.
I love when politicians try to relate to who they are talking to, its hilarious. I am sure that he was trying to be like "is it fun playing here?". But he didn't really think before he opened his mouth, they are playing in a refugee shelter because their home is gone!