Doug LaMalfa: “Congress is going to have to just direct which projects are to be built and get them going because agency staff have…”

I appreciate my colleague from Alaska, Mrs. Peltola, being a partner on it, too, especially in memory of my good pal, Mr. Don Young.

Last year, we were able to fill San Luis Reservoir 100 percent. This year, there was a vast amount, like 95 percent, of cut-down in running the pumps.

I have got to say, this committee has been pretty good on getting with the program on WRDA the last 10 years.

I was able to get my stuff done there and do something right today, so I appreciate your indulgence.