"The climate change and more frequent and intense extreme weather events threaten our agricultural economy."
"We must make sure farmers and fishermen have the tools they need to manage risk, that we protect our natural environment for future generations, and that we preserve Federal nutrition and other progra..."
"I will continue to push for provisions in the farm bill that my predecessor, Secretary John Kerry, advanced to ensure that fishermen are eligible for disaster assistance programs."
"Cutting those programs obviously puts us at great risk."
"I am very troubled about emerging threats as New York City is one of the top terror targets."
"I am worried about our training."
"is the funding coming primarily through criminal activities like kidnap for ransom, piracy, or drug and arms smuggling?"
"I believe the authorizing language on the supplemental appropriations bill directs the Corps of Engineers throughout its North Atlantic Division."
"Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, for holding this very important hearing on our Nation's water infrastructure priorities."
"It is critical that the study be specifically focused on the New York-New Jersey region that was hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy."
"My focus today is going to be, of course, on Sandy-related projects, because that is obviously the most urgent issue."