President Barack Obama invoked the destructiveness of Hurricane Sandy–and the ensuing clean-up–in his campaign stop earlier today in Wisconsin.

“Now, for the past few days, all of us have been focused on one of the worst storms in our lifetimes,” Obama said. “And we’re awed and we’re humbled by nature’s destructive power. We mourn the loss of so many people.  Our hearts go out to those who have lost their loved ones.  We pledge to help those whose lives have been turned upside down.”