James Langevin actually said...

"I commend you for initiating this work."

"In August I reintroduced what I call the Ready For Disaster Act, which would establish a network of centers to provide training in technical systems to State and local governments."

"I think your framework to describe the interaction between natural hazards and social forces really hits the nail on the head."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. I have been on and off the hearing, so in between the meeting, so I thank you and the other Members for hosting the hearing."