John Fleming: “I wish I had a dollar for every bill that we have testimony in which somebody claims that global warming is the reason…”

There is no question about it, EDA does fantastic work, and I will be 110 percent committed to its success, efficacy, and efficiency while I am leading it and while it is funded.

Yes, sir, I certainly agree with that, with this caveat.

Oh, absolutely, no question. But then you always have to apply that to over time, some places get hit three or four times over a decade.

A strong economy is critical to helping communities hit by natural disasters get back on their feet.