Garret Graves actually said...

"We created the coordinating entity at the state level, and we blew up parts of five state agencies."

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

"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."