Jerry Moran actually said...

"We would urge Congress to increase funding to the USGS to modernize and upgrade its natural hazards monitoring and warning systems."

"We have got to figure out a way to pay for it, and I do not see where we are going to get the money in discretionary spending to pay for the safe drinking water, waste water treatment systems, and the..."

"Let me just reiterate my appreciation for the two folks who spoke so eloquently on behalf of the USGS and for underscoring the need for water infrastructure."

"We believe it is essential to keep at least level funding for this program."