Frank Lucas actually said...

Each year, lives are lost and billions are spent recovering from the destruction caused by tornadoes, hurricanes and other windstorms.

Efforts to reduce the loss of life and property from windstorms is of extreme importance to my family, friends, and neighbors.

Congress saw the need for rapid improvement in U.S. weather forecasts.

I would like to thank you and Vice Chairman Bera for holding this hearing, especially given that we are in the middle of flu season.