Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spent several minutes praising God's part in the recent deadly flooding in Texas.
At a White House cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Noem recalled that one father found his dead daughter's shoe in the mud.
"Just hugging and comforting people matters a lot," she insisted. "I'm extremely grateful for God's hand in that whole situation because hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people were saved."
"And this is a time for all of us in this country to remember that we were created to serve each other," the secretary continued. "God created us to take care of each other. And that when we do that, we are happier, we are more fulfilled, and we can walk alongside people on their worst day and help them get through it and come out the other side knowing that we can continue to live a life that God has purpose for us."
Noem also asserted that Texans were "grateful" for President Donald Trump.
"I, several times the day after the flooding, you and Melania were on the phone with me, and I want to thank you for that," she said. "That meant the world. I was able to tell many of those folks that I had been visiting with you and that you had said whatever they need, Kristi, let's deploy it and get it down there."
