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On the recordNovember 29, 2011
I am going to ask that the Corps be responsible to Congress, once again calling that flood control be the primary purpose of the Corps.
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Tom Latham
Iowa

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Latham emphasizes the need for the Corps of Engineers to prioritize flood control.

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We must also take this opportunity to consider new strategies for flood control, moving forward.

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I believe, personally, that we are asking the Corps of Engineers to juggle too many priorities.

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