"I introduced a bill that increased the authorization to $500 million so we can finally start to adequately fund and complete the approved projects."
"We believe that Congress has given the Department tools to address the California water crisis."
"We respectfully request a sit down meeting to discuss these ideas with you."
"We are working in Southern California to limit demand for imported water, due to the unpredictability of supply."
"Title XVI has been successful in helping construct water recycling infrastructure and is greatly underfunded."
"It makes no sense, does it?"
"there is a piece of legislation that is coming up, H.R. 1108, which I have cosponsored."
"Congratulations on your executive order to fight climate change."
"I think we have to cut, because the Chairman is going to gavel me out. But I tell you 20 years ago I tried to put climate change in one of my bills, and I lost it because nobody wanted to deal with cl..."
"We have to prepare for ongoing drought and ongoing fires."
"The project will reduce congestion, reduce smog, and increase public safety by allowing the residents in the valley to travel on a major corridor without stopping at two previous railroad crossings."