Bud Shuster: “You talk to any of the people here in central Pennsylvania, and they will tell you that this highway was needed.”

I thank the gentleman for offering this amendment. This amendment does clarify the responsibilities of the Corps with respect to their rural neighbors, which for me, coming from rural Pennsylvania, it is extremely important, and I…

I thank the gentleman from Alaska for offering this amendment. As always, the gentleman is looking out for the State of Alaska and also small and rural towns across America. So this is an important issue, and I thank my colleague for…

I am prepared to accept the gentleman's amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the gentleman for offering this amendment. Of course, with the devastating effects of Sandy on Queens, New York, I understand his concern. Mr. Chair, given the impact of that storm and the importance of this amendment, I am…