Patrick Toomey actually said...

"I am hopeful we can find the common ground necessary to avoid a 17th short-term reauthorization."

"We should not interrupt that progress."

"Clearly the NFIP systematically underprices flood insurance, and frustratingly, it is the policies of Congress that are the root cause of this, not FEMA."

"I am ready to work, and I hope we can reach an agreement on the long-term reauthorization that improves the program."