Barbara Boxer actually said...

"There are certain things that are way above politics. This superstorm is one of those things, it is way above politics."

"We must not simply replace the structures damaged by Sandy. We have to build resilient infrastructure to withstand tomorrow's superstorms."

"Clearly, the bill before us is my draft. And it is going to be changed, and we are going to work on it until we all agree."

"This provision directs the Corps to work with the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the options to reducing risks associated with future disasters..."