David Valadao actually said...

"Thank you, Chairman. Thank you, Secretary and Lieutenant General. Appreciate your service to our country..."

"Triple the amount of water has flown through the delta, yet we've actually pumped less water this year than last."

"Next, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says on the average about 30 to 50 percent annual precipitation on the West Coast occurs in just a few atmospheric river events."

"Given the importance of the nationwide program, what are the changes you are considering to make it easier for people to qualify for these permits and avoid costly individual permits?"