Richard Blumenthal actually said...

we need to invest now or pay later, that there are measures we can take now to minimize the damage in the future

The Army Corps of Engineers should and must take an increased role in flood mitigation efforts.

Stamford offers an example of what I think you have heard from a number of my colleagues about the use of hurricane barriers.

Senator Blumenthal was very specific, showing one example of where a million dollars can save $20 million-plus.