"It is imperative to the millions of Americans who rely on these projects that we ensure they are operating well into the future."
"The simple fact of the matter is that a project can't be resilient, unless and until it's built."
"Opening statement"
"Resilience is not a one-size-fits-all framework. It must be considerate of the local geography and climate and the local industry and economy."
"The state of our water resource infrastructure is very poor."
"I want to strongly emphasize that a conversation about resiliency and planning for the future means nothing if the Corps is not completing projects currently on the books."
"We must ensure that the Corps is truly fulfilling obligations after disasters hit and get communities back on their feet while being good stewards of scarce taxpayer dollars."
"Alaska is a beautiful place, and we certainly want to keep it a beautiful place."
"I want to be clear--I understand the charged nature of this proposal and the potential for environmental disruption that can occur when mining operations are present."
"Today would be better spent discussing how to move forward the next Water Resources Development Act, a traditionally bipartisan effort."
"As a matter of fact, this is my third term in Congress, and this isn't the first hearing I have had on the Pebble Mine."