Chuck Schumer actually said...

"The idea that it never happened or it did not happen when the Long Island Express came through 70 years ago does not really get to the issue of the maps."

"I truly believe that before we go any further with the reauthorization of the Flood Insurance Program, we need to apply the brakes and fix these problems."

"National Flood Insurance is an important program that has impacted people all across the country."

"Flood insurance is expensive for families, often very, very expensive."