I look forward to working on this, as well.

I think that is something that we need to prioritize.

We should be able to have our waterway systems free and available for that type of economy.

For some reason, our younger generation is not getting in there.

We know this is an issue that is going to grow. It is not like it is going to shrink and go away.

This Committee has a leading role in ensuring the safety and security of our Nation's core infrastructure system.

I think this has been a great hearing and eye opening in some ways, because of the challenges, but also some of the gaps.

I am also pleased to vote in favor of reporting the nomination of Jane Nishida to be Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency.

These projects and activities are authorized and directed under the biennial Water Resources Development Act, we call it WRDA, which is legislation developed by this Committee.

I am pleased to support the nomination of Alejandra Castillo to be Assistant Secretary for EDA at the Department of Commerce, an important position for my State.

As you agreed during our conversation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can and should improve its operations and more efficiently deliver important water resources projects, both in West Virginia and across our country.