John Hoeven actually said...

"How can we measure that and how effective are the preparedness grants in helping improve that preparedness across the country?"

"Okay. And you have already taken steps to address the Administrator who was overseeing the program, I understand, correct?"

"Administrator, as a result of Hurricane Sandy, you received both authority to provide upfront funding for public assistance projects..."

"I think there has to be a carrot and a stick to what we are doing here."