Jim Costa actually said...

"I want to thank you and the Ranking Member for allowing me to make comments that I think are critical."

"This is a crisis that we are facing again in the Valley."

"Thank you very much, Madame Chairwoman, for hosting this important hearing on the economic stimulus and its impact on water conditions as it affects our entire country and the potential for the stimul..."

"the state ought to take the lead on this so we could get through this process"