Gary Peters actually said...

"I certainly stressed that it was a top priority of mine, and I asked for his personal commitment to focus on this issue as well."

"Your states certainly have endured some pretty tough storms, and you both have been real leaders in trying to improve our preparedness and resilience to these storms."

"I would love to have a chance to work with you as we try to sort that through."

"ensuring accountability and efficient use of taxpayer dollars must always be our top priority."