What typically happens that I see is when you talk about flexibility, it allows the EPA and the Corps the flexibility in different districts.

And, of great concern to me, because I have seen it happen firsthand in Pennsylvania...

What you are trying to do is what we always try to do in Washington is a one-size-fits-all.

Flexibility is a great thing when both parties get to use flexibility.

Our responsibility in this subcommittee, and as Members of Congress, is to represent the public in the review and direction of what the Army Corps of Engineers accomplishes.

In my opinion, the process we have embraced with this WRRDA bill reflects what we have been set here to do: to legislate cooperatively, and collectively do what is right for the country.

I think that is the most important part, too. I agree with you.

We hope to have to you in short order.

I can assure you Don Young will be looking over your shoulder and Brownsville should be looking over your shoulder.

By authorizing these 11 Chief's Reports, along with those already captured in H.R. 3080, combined with Section 902 changes for a limited number of ongoing projects, we will support what this country needs most right now: the creation and…

Congress is preparing--or prepared I should say--to re-engage in the development of our water resources and our infrastructure, to carry out that role, to prioritize the projects and activities carried out by the Army Corps of Engineers.