Thad Cochran: “Senators should understand this is a project that actually protects the environment in a more aggressive way than it…”

“Senators should understand this is a project that actually protects the environment in a more aggressive way than it would have without the project being funded. Mr. President, 62,500 acres of farmland will be reforested under this project, when this project is complete. This is money that begins a process of developing, design, and construction. It is at the early stage of work. There are homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, roads, and bridges that are flooded but for the construction of this project. It will get worse rather than better. These are mostly poor people who are affected in this area of Mississippi. I urge the Senate to reject this amendment and vote aye on a motion to table.”