07/22/2014
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"We want to build a better, stronger system with integrated flood control."
"one of the startling things, and I say startling, things that I learned in the delta in The Netherlands is that this country does not even have flood insurance."
"So, do you all want to stand on your suggestion that we just move the 250,000 people?"
"As the Senator from this State, I want to say that I am not going to lead the retreat. I will not lead the retreat. We are going to reclaim our land and reclaim our safety."