Bruce Westerman actually said...

"Unprecedented flooding such as this should serve as a catalyst for us to re-examine infrastructure."

"We can't afford another year of flooded homes and washed out farmlands. This is a sight that none of us want to see and the American people deserve better than this."

"Unprecedented floodings such as this should serve as a catalyst for us to reexamine infrastructure to ensure it is updated and capable of protecting life and property."

"We know the right thing to do, and we put obstacles in our way to keep us from doing the right thing."