Sam Graves actually said...

"There needs to be an adjustment made in how the Corps considers the protection of people's lives and property."

"It is absolutely critical that we determine whether these unproven IRC structures even work AND that they don't negatively impact navigation and flood control before even considering the construction ..."

"I certainly appreciate you all's efforts to take a look at that."

"We have not forgotten your losses. And I am sure that we all share the same goal, and that is ensuring that our system remains the number one system in the world and the safest system in the world."