Byron Dorgan: “I guess I will withhold on that and wait for another moment. But let me indicate quickly--and I will be happy to respond…”

“I guess I will withhold on that and wait for another moment. But let me indicate quickly--and I will be happy to respond to a question then--the Outfall Canals/Pump to the river, which my colleague is so significantly criticizing the Corps of Engineers for--let me read specifically: The Corps will conduct a supplementary risk reduction analysis as part of the detailed engineering feasibility study, including the NEPA compliance documentation, for options 2 and 2a, if Congress appropriates funds for the study. Congress has actually voted on these funds through the Appropriations Committee and said: No, we would not do that. So my colleague knows that holding up the promotion of a soldier is not going to achieve his ends. The Appropriations Committee has already voted.”