Mark Warner: “We have, Senator Collins and I, have legislation that would give DHS similar type authorities, as well as that in effect…”

Yes, we have to have federal regulations.

We should be building on the progress we’ve made instead of walking away from a framework that has guided restoration efforts for more than 15 years.

I’m making the bet that after the midterms there’s going to be a much greater willingness to come to the table and get things done.

If we don’t get safety right, all the things about workforce or agent liability or national security, which has to be dealt with, we may miss.