Sam Graves

We should make sure that our regulatory framework nurtures their progress.

I think we took a giant leap backwards in terms of promoting aviation in this country.

if we can minimize the amount of this flooding, we can save a lot of tax dollars by improving these levees

Congress must appropriate sufficient funding to ensure the integrity of Federal and non-Federal levees.

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

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

We will always fight the efforts of those who ignore the importance of protecting infrastructure.

Scientific studies have failed to prove the benefit of these man-made spring rises.

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 projects in.

What small business and rural community stakeholders need is for management decisions to be based on accurate scientific and engineering data.

Limiting the economic utility of the river system based on dubious science doesn't promote any objective.

We applaud your efforts and others, including Congressman Luetkemeyer, to defund these programs.

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

Congress needs to help with the Corps and flood control being a priority.

I do encourage field hearings throughout the United States with our members, because it does allow members to get outside of that bubble we call 17 square miles of logic-free environment, which is Washington, D.C.

Congress needs to pass WRDA this year.

We applaud the efforts of Chairman Graves, Congressman Luetkemeyer and other members of the Missouri Congressional delegation for leading efforts to defund these programs.

I would like to thank everyone for being here today, particularly to our witnesses.

Retrospective review is crucial to ensuring that we have a well-functioning regulatory system.

I would like to get an answer, have you get back to me and give me an answer on when they are going to have some resolution.

And again, I am glad you are talking obviously to the folks below you. That is what I am worried about, is if you can be sure that they are not, without your knowing it or whatever the case may be, that they are not improperly targeting…

So the fact that you are not going to enforce the penalty does not mean the law does not go into effect.

By eliminating the state income tax for many small businesses, we are sending the message that every business, every innovation, and every entrepreneur matters when it comes to creating jobs in Kansas.

With that, I want to thank you all for participating today. This Committee is going to continue to make sure that the small businesses are a priority for the U.S. Trade Representative during international trade negotiations.

I am honored to be here today, and many thanks to Chairman Graves and this committee.