It's not quite like trying to support a water balloon, but it's close. It's a fluid building. We knew exactly what we were getting into, it just took longer to design these elements as we moved along. We knew it was going to be complex.

One flush of today's Western toilet would provide enough water for washing, cooking and eating for one person in a developing country.

While non-potable water is primarily not intended for human consumption, as anyone who has ever showered knows, small amounts of water often are inhaled as aerosol or swallowed during showering. Indeed, scientific investigations have shown that waterborne disease can be transmitted simply through inhaling aerosolized contaminated shower water.

The Navy is uniquely positioned to support both defensive and offensive roles in green and brown water.

There are a number of programs in place to encourage developers, and I don't support that. If free-market forces bring developers to want to invest because they see that they can get a proper return on their investment, great. But we shouldn't be spending tax dollars to that end.

I was absolutely overwhelmed by the support.