Katharine Harris actually said...

"We want to take some of those lessons we are learning in those situations and work with the USEPA to help them appreciate what we are doing at the local level and include them in the planning process,..."

"I think it important this Committee understands how toxic Superfund sites are impacted by these disasters."

"I am hopeful that today's hearing will provide suggestions for improvement to disaster planning and post-disaster response."

"Thankfully, our firefighters are responding as quickly as possible, and the Federal Government should do everything we can to assist the victims."