"Well, we thank you for that, and we look forward to working with you in our Subcommittee as we try to get even better at preparation for these types of threats."
"I applaud Senator Lautenberg's leadership in this area."
"We need to empower them to make the best decisions, not assume--as we often do around here--that Washington knows best."
"I still believe that the most effective way to improve our Nation's water facilities is by reauthorizing the State Revolving Loan Fund Programs."
"Nobody cares more about the security of their communities than the people who live there."
"Let me interrupt you at this point because we are down to--oh, Senator Merkley has arrived."
"I think seeing first-hand is critically important to try to at least comprehend the magnitude of what you are going through."
"I want to make sure that our assessments are as transparent and open as possible today."
"If the reported numbers are correct, we know that according to the testimony here today, BP has already agreed to somewhere around $45 million of funding for assessment studies."
"This Committee, the Subcommittee as well as the full Committee, will be monitoring this as one of our highest priorities to make sure we get this right."
"Transparency is important here."