John Hoeven actually said...

"You recognize and agree that it is important work, correct?"

"This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on tim..."

"I helped write the legislation. I am not guessing on this one."

"But given that we have both, wouldn't it be a priority to get going on it, particularly when the one we have is an older one?"