Nikema Williams actually said...

"Yes, we are once again rapidly approaching a potential government shutdown, and it seems like every month in this Republican-controlled House, we are faced with yet another preventable crisis after an..."

"By a show of hands, how many of you think it will be a terrible idea to allow the NFIP to expire?"

"Congress and this committee should be working to reauthorize and strengthen the NFIP."

"Can you also explain to us in detail what the impact of a government shutdown would be on marginalized communities that rely on the NFIP?"