Sam Graves actually said...

There is a tremendous emphasis right now that has been placed on habitat restoration and compliance with the Endangered Species Act instead ...

Flood control must be the Corps' primary objective in managing the river.

Are we going to be able to make repairs to all of the levees to some degree, to any degree, along the river?

I believe it is time to work together to ensure that the best policies affecting the Missouri River are put in place.