"This is really an important issue from a standpoint of national security, from a standpoint of scientific advancement."
"I really look forward to working with you in your new capacity."
"Historic flooding, such as this should spur us to reexamine infrastructure, to ensure it is updated and capable of protecting life and property."
"I'm proud to serve on this committee, which has passed four major, transformational WRDA laws during the last four Congresses to improve our Nation's water resources infrastructure."
"Our citizens cannot afford the devastating effects of floods to their homes, farms, businesses, and communities."
"I would like to see the Corps expeditiously implement the significant reforms made by these laws."
"These disasters pose an important question to Congress: what can we do to help prevent future flooding?"
"We owe the American people our absolute best efforts to help them on this."
"Submitted for the Record by Hon. David Rouzer"
"I appreciate the witnesses' testimony and the insight that they have provided."
"I am proud that this bill was endorsed by both the National Safety Council and Mothers Against Drunk Driving."