Rob Wittman actually said...

"The intent of this language is narrowly focused on the CSRM study on the peninsula."

"I believe this is common sense language that will ultimately produce a better report for action by a range of actors in the region."

"The Water Resources Development Act is necessary legislation that provides for improvements to the Nation's ports, inland waterways, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources ..."

"When you remove that term, 'to the extent practicable,' then you allow no flexibility, you allow no consideration for gear changes for what happens in the real world."