Jerry McNerney actually said...

"The decline of the Delta ecosystem has important human implications, as you may know."

"I cannot accept a massive canal or tunnel that would severely degrade the water quality for the entire Delta."

"So then by building massive tunnels in the Delta where people who live there are adamantly opposed and are not included in the discussion and have been excluded from the process, is that okay?"

"I also want to delve further into the current reforms underway to make sure that we stay on the right track of increased efficiency and efficacy."