Steve Southerland: “This is about real people.”

I think you mean well, and I think you are a very nice man. And I feel sorry that you have to step before us today and tote the water for an Administration who just doesn't get it.

I would urge the Corps to mandate that Georgia implement such practices in their draft water control plan.

I certainly appreciate your passion for it. I know we differ on some ideas of how to resolve it, but I do agree with you that there are people out there that need the help.

I would like to thank and commend you, Mr. Chairman, on your great work. Madam Speaker, there's been a lot of things talked about today and in the past about the motivation. I've been very involved in this bill. The ranking member, she and…