Instant Alert: Trump says all assets at his command are at disposal for Hurricane Harvey recovery

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Trump says all assets at his command are at disposal for Hurricane Harvey recovery by Jeff Mason on Aug 28, 2017, 5:10 PM Advertisement WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that recovery from Hurricane Harvey would be long and difficult and every asset at his command was at the disposal of local officials. "Right now the single most important thing is the safety and security of those still in harm's way, including the first responders who have been so terrific and brave," Trump said at a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. "Protecting the lives of our people is my highest priority. Every asset at my command is at the disposal of local officials." (Reporting by Jeff Mason; Writing by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Peter Cooney) SEE ALSO: Trump reversed regulations to protect infrastructure against flooding just days before Hurricane Harvey   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011