Jim Costa actually said...

"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."

"But if we are to do nothing, that does not provide any assurance to the folks in Contra Costa or to the Delta who are discharging."

"I think it is important for people to note here, Mr. Brown, that 80 percent of the salts and 90 percent of the selenium have been reduced in the Northern Districts."

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