Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"Rules to protect public health? Gone. Rules to protect our land, air, and water, and cut down on pollution? Gone. Rules to protect fish and wildlife? Gone."

"Thank you. And, Vice Admiral Ray, my question is I know you are aware of how important the Port of Long Beach is to our national economy."

"It seems to me that rising sea levels will be a challenge for the Coast Guard."

"Reclaiming our abandoned hardrock mines would be even more expensive, with an estimated cost of anywhere from $20 to $54 billion."