The congressman doesn't support local authorities, local government having veto power. The congressman is advocating giving locals say in where hog lots are built.

You can't give the government the power to do good without also giving it the power to do bad - in fact, to do anything it wants.

We are providing full cooperation on all these matters to the board, and are confident that after a complete review these charges will be dropped.

We are giving the families all the support we can.

It's overwhelming. You have this situation where everyone is giving so much support. I have always worked for everything. I'd give it all back and then some to have to not go through this.

The priority is making sure the next of kin are aware and giving support to the bereaved.