Grace Napolitano: “I certainly think you are right, but we also need to look at increasing the funding.”

In my view, we get lost on questions of who is best suited to protect our water resources, rather than talking about the importance of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands for current and future needs.

To me, the answer is clear. We should recognize the familiarity and workability of the historic Clean Water Act.

There must be continuous funding to grow, construct, maintain, and operate these facilities.

I claim the time in opposition, even though I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.