Garret Graves actually said...

"It is unacceptable that states are exposing its citizens to danger by ignoring the realities of climate resilience."

"I agree with virtually all of the recommendations you all have made. But I do think that we need to recognize--and I think you affirmed this--that the states need to step up as well."

"Substantial time and effort is spent considering what do we fund locally and what is too large to fund locally."

"The long delays in moving funds from the federal government to communities and citizens in need of help."