Mary Landrieu: “I believe starting this year, Senator Coats, that we are prepared for whatever disasters may come our way.”

I haven't heard that because for the last four days, I've been seeing dead bodies in the streets here in Mississippi.

I generally support the goals of the enhancements to the FAST Act, and do believe, as Senator McCaskill said, that having--and both of you--a permanent director, a budget, a staff to give some strength to what you all are trying to do.

Without bipartisan support, what we are suggesting may not move forward.

We should think about that, a special category.