Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think our Committee supports a WRDA bill. So we will obviously be working closely with you as to how these emerging issues require congressional participation."

"I think it is an extremely important hearing, and I want to hear from our colleagues who have experienced first-hand the incredible challenge we have had on flooding this year."

"We agree with you, and our challenges on the East Coast are a little bit different."

"Our current systems and programs and policies and practices are inadequate. We need to recognize that."