The mistakes the gentleman makes are these; the basis on which the flood insurance policies are set is different. The one in this bill, the wind policy, it is a much tougher requirement to be actuarially sound. And CBO, unlike the gentleman from Texas, can read the bill.
Discussing differences in flood insurance policies during a debate.
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