Cliff Bentz actually said...

"I hope that this or that hearing is not the only thing Congress will do regarding this drought because it is only getting worse."

"Do those who support this bill understand the extent, not necessarily oceans-linked, of this bill's impact?"

"Will this bill address and help our Nation also face one of the major challenges with us today, that being the greatest drought in modern day history?"

"Will these new requirements cause delay in activities adjacent to such waterways such as construction of needed bridges, roads, wind energy projects, and other infrastructure?"