"If another pandemic hit, would you feel confident that Congress would respond quickly and effectively to the needs of businesses like yours?"
"I look forward to working with all of you here today, as well as other stakeholders not present"
"just saying no and not being part of the solution is not a particularly good strategy"
"We always support the Governments solving the problem."
"So I gather from this testimony, Mr. Hartwig and Mr. Gordon, that it is your view that the appropriate response right now is for Congress to do nothing and just wait for the next pandemic to strike, a..."
"It is not going to be enough to simply make statements."
"Flooding is one of the most expensive and most frequent natural disasters in the United States."
"As we look to invest in our Nation's infrastructure for the 21st century, we need to ensure that our investments are protected from the challenges that lie ahead."
"Investing in flood resilience projects makes a lot of sense."
"If, due to climate change, these homes become uninsurable and unmarketable, the value of these homes and the wealth of homeowners is at risk."
"The pandemic showed all of the inequalities in our Nation, highlighted in a way so dramatically, and particularly communities of color."