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The President commenced his remarks by reflecting on the current situation in California, drawing parallels to the historical context of damage inflicted by wartime calamities. He described the situation as akin to being "hit by a bomb," highlighting the gravity of the circumstances and underlining that many lives and properties have been adversely affected.
The damages reported in California are unprecedented – the President suggested that similar levels of destruction had not been witnessed since World War II. This emphasis on historical context serves not only to underscore the severity of the disaster but to position the government’s response as a significant undertaking in terms of its scope and necessary resources.