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This point struck a chord in the debate about national priorities. Levit expressed frustration that the government spends extensive sums overseas instead of enhancing the resilience of American communities. She implied that modernizing flood alert systems and disaster readiness within the United States should be a top priority. This, she argued, would better serve the residents of Texas and other high-risk regions, rather than funneling aid into distant regions or unrelated political causes.