Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"As we are investing in coastal infrastructure, we need to also make sure we are investing in the planning and the data."

"I think this Committee provides that opportunity, in the past under him and now under Chairman Barrasso."

"I am actually optimistic and hopeful that we are going to be able to get something done on infrastructure."

"I think that it would have diverted from the trust of the hearing for her to come there."