Mary Landrieu actually said...

The intent of the funding included incorporation of the 34 miles of existing small public and private back levees...

Funding was intended to enhance levee systems in Plaquemines Parish.

09/24/2012

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I hope that Assistant Secretary Darcy will accompany me to the Netherlands, where they protect their people from floods.

This really is an issue of national significance.

So you haven't been able to help one community?

I want to begin by saying how pleased I am to host this joint meeting.