Timothy H. Bishop: “I think one of the best ways to solve a problem is to make sure you understand it.”

The Water Resources Development Act can create jobs and can provide critical protection and support for our communities, our businesses and our future.

From 2009 to 2014 we have added 8.5 million private sector jobs in this country.

At the risk of being irreverent, my summary of both this hearing and the current state of affairs with respect to the Corps is we have met the enemy and it is us.

In my view, and I think it is one that is backed up by lessons learned from the Recovery Act of 2009, Federal investments in our Nation's infrastructure systems, our highways, bridges, airports, sewers, and other water related…