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Doris Matsui: “This bill is long overdue. Our country needs a comprehensive water resources policy, and WRDA is the framework that can…”

On the recordApril 19, 2007
This bill is long overdue. Our country needs a comprehensive water resources policy, and WRDA is the framework that can meet this need. We have 7 years of backlogged water projects that must be addressed. There is a growing demand on our already overburdened water infrastructure. The sooner we move forward on this bill, the sooner our communities across the country will be healthier and safer. I urge a ``yes'' vote on the previous question and on the rule.
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Doris Matsui
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Advocating for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) during a House floor debate.

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