Chuck Schumer actually said...

"We do not want to pay when insurance has already paid."

"We want to avoid the scene of trailers being unused, which happened despite Mary Landrieu's great efforts in Louisiana."

"I just hope you will keep an open mind with the remaining $2 billion in terms of resiliency, using your authority to transfer so we can build better to avoid the next storm."

"So, without being too confrontational to your dear friends at OMB, you are agreeing with me that the law does not require their approval."