Jim Costa actually said...

"Why shouldn't we be focusing on habitat? Why shouldn't we be focusing on nonpoint discharges that put pollutants in the water?"

"continuing to do what we have always done and expect different results, that is a definition of insanity"

"This bipartisan piece of legislation that is reflected in both my legislation and Congressman Valadao's reflects years of work."

"I believe the facts speak for themselves. I believe you would not have this bipartisan agreement before us that the Obama administration has negotiated if that were not the case."