Dianne Feinstein

Is there any way for the Administration to propose, award a bill, for the highest priority projects in the country based on protection of life and property?

Well, for example, the Natomas Project isn't authorized. Why isn't it authorized?

I think we have to find a way, and right now, I'll tell you, I don't know what that is. If anyone has a suggestion, I'm open to it.

It's wrong. It's just plain wrong. I've been here for 20 years. I've never seen anything like it.

Our ports are so far behind in infrastructure that it's scary.

So, it's a bipartisan issue now. You know, it's only so long that you can tolerate paying this money and not getting back adequate services.

The Corps is the number one Federal provider of outdoor recreational opportunities, and the number one producer of hydroelectric power.

Let me say from the outset, and I've never actually said this before in 20 years, I am a big fan of both of your agencies.

Even though they have been found to be wanting.

We've got a big water problem coming up, Mike, and in contrast to last year's near-record level precipitation, 2012 looks to be a fairly dry year.

It's very frustrating.

Well, not if you get flooded. And, you know, the chances of it getting flooded are much greater than ever having to use the W61 warhead.

I think that is extremely important as well.

I'm particularly troubled about the $1 billion cost increase in Olmsted Locks and Dam.

Every $1 invested in flood control since 1928 has prevented more than $7 in damages when adjusted for inflation.

It really is a national security program when you look at the Visa Waiver Program.

I think it is. He is doing a good job, actually, by building food zones in those southern Afghan areas to replace the poppy and needs help in doing more of it.

But my understanding is that this bill would not put China into the Visa Waiver Program.

I have said over and over again that it is the soft underbelly of our Nation's immigration system because it offers the citizens of 36 nations to visit the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less without a visa.

In addition to the obvious economic benefits, expansion of this program would actually make our Nation more secure.

We do not verify that that individual returns to their home when the visa runs out in 90 days.

Some have estimated that as much as 40 percent of the undocumented population is visa overstays.

Without continued maintenance dredging of the Federal channel at roughly 3 year intervals, none of these scientific, educational, environmental research, and vital commercial fishing activities could continue uninterrupted.

I thank the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts for his remarks in support of the Violence Against Women Act. I believe the bill will be before us shortly. We will count on Senator Brown's vote. So we look forward to that. TRIBUTES TO…

I don't know how they're functioning. I don't know how they're paying for functioning.