Grace Napolitano actually said...

"We need strong federal protections to safeguard the streams, wetlands, and other waterways that help sustain our livelihoods and communities."

"I have a letter to insert into the record from the International Union of Operating Engineers."

"Thank you very much for holding today's hearing to showcase the critical clean water investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law known as the BIL."

"House Democrats proudly support continued investments in our clean water future. Now is not the time to pull back on Federal investments in our wastewater infrastructure."