We want to secure funding for research on the algae blooms and the projects to restore things like the River of Grass.

It's not a partisan issue. That bill that you talked about, that I introduced a year ago, we passed it.

Florida is facing an environmental and economic harm, where toxic algae is coating--it's coating both coasts.

We applaud the Committee's willingness to take on this important issue, and ask Congress to provide assistance to our state agencies and local governments in their clean-up and recovery efforts.

We write to lend our strong support for this year's Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) package, S. 2800, America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018.

It's time for our Federal and state policy makers to work with the sugar industry to create the necessary land access that can support the water management system that will end these perennial disasters.

Since we're in hurricane season, you've worked with us in the past to improve the public's response to hurricane warnings.

There's certainly no question, Doctor, as to your qualifications.

I appreciate your many years of public service, including your service in the military, and we look forward to working with you.

On a personal note, Dr. Droegemeier, your work on extreme weather is, of course, very important to the country.

You're going to be in a position to do something about the fact that this Committee has taken a very strong position with regard to protection of passengers.