I take them seriously.
We cannot rest until temporary flood protection is a thing of the past.
Unless we are able to form a local consensus, there is virtually no chance that we will secure Federal funding.
Without that consensus, there is simply very little chance of Federal funding.
We just could not be more fortunate, and we thank you for your leadership, Senator Dorgan.
The eyes of the Nation were on North Dakota and Minnesota at those moments, and the people of this country were impressed.
And Congressman Peterson, I will tell you, you could not have a better partner in a fight than Collin Peterson.
Can I add just one other point? And that is that we also have the issue of floodplain.
Thanks again, Mr. Chairman. And I didn't have a chance to thank specifically my colleague Senator Klobuchar for being here and for her leade...
I have high regard for Colonel Christensen. His professionalism and the absolute dedication he brought to this, I think all of us respect.
I just want to make clear, from my perspective, that this is what occurred after 1997.