Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"The fixation of the Army Corps only on inland flooding, with sea level rise and storm surge making the risk to coastal communities so much worse is something that I would urge this Administration to a..."

"I think our friends from Louisiana are seeing the highest rate of coastal loss and erosion of any state in the country."

"I would just like to propose to you that you keep your mind open to the prospect of the so-called Buffett rule, supplementing the billionaires' minimum tax."

"It is an absolute crisis waiting to happen."