Patrick Toomey actually said...

"I do wish we had taken more time to do the work we needed to do to understand the issues instead of just, as Congress typically does, acting like we did something great."

"I also believe this system will help us hold insurance companies accountable for covered losses rather than forcing taxpayers to foot more of the bill through the deeply indebted National Flood Insura..."

"I believe this proposal will provide more structure in the marketplace, which should increase the availability of insurance and competition, thus driving down premiums over time."

"I just wanted to note how pleased I am to be here alongside my colleague, Senator Casey."