Sam Graves actually said...

"no community should have to go through the difficulties that Hamburg faced, simply to protect themselves from severe flooding."

"Thank you, Chair Titus, and thank you to our witnesses for being here today."

"I support the Chair's legislation and hope we can use what we learn today as the basis for more protections for animals in the future."

"It is important that the well-being of livestock be a serious part of disaster relief and mitigation efforts."