20 years ago, I fought for funding so the city of Mount Vernon could secure a flood wall. This week that wall paid off big time, preventing major flooding from devastating downtown Mount Vernon. We also saw how the flood prevention infrastructure made a huge difference protecting communities all around my state. That is an important reminder I want all of my colleagues to remember as we work on these funding bills. Prevention matters, preparedness matters. Having strong infrastructure and a quick response saves lives. (02:02–02:11)
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