03/07/2012
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"Well, thank you so much, Chairman Nelson and Ranking Member Wicker. It really is a pleasure and truly an honor to be asked to testify before this important subcommittee."
"We crafted the RESTORE Act, I think it was, if I can say, it was masterful, the way we tried to balance."
"Every dollar spent conserving habitat, restoring water quality, protecting coastal and marine resources, and strengthening the community resilience will create jobs and return the investment many time..."
"this funding, Senator, will really help us find our way forward, because we have to figure out a way to mine the natural resources that are so important for the economic development and strength of th..."