Sam Graves actually said...

When you say we do the minimum amount required to comply, who makes that decision on what is the minimum amount?

The problem is that we have an earmark ban now, and we can't figure out how to pass a bill that is a project bill that we can't have project...

we have got to look at the Corps' priorities, and they have to come back to flood control, navigation, and water quality for drinking system...

The Corps has the expertise to build levees and protect these lands. Let them do that.