Evan Bayh

We've got to act. There's a real sense of urgency here.

We need more than just kind of a vague assertion that, 'Don't worry. Trust us, it'll be taken care of.'

I'm pretty alarmed about the prospect of these things getting in the Great Lakes. That would be a very bad thing.

And we also finance our debt. Japan is mostly internal, isn't it? We have a lot of external, which makes it a little bit different.

I think we ought to vigorously explore all the options.

I am sorry. I misspoke. China. Yes, I did mean China.

They think closing the locks is going to cause the flooding.

I believe that you can make a contribution, a major contribution, to society in many ways other than just being in the United States Congress. If Congress is the only way to make a contribution, God help us.

Even at a time of enormous national challenge, the people's business is not getting done.

I believe you can make a contribution -- a major contribution to society in many ways other than just being in the United States Congress. If Congress is the only way to make a contribution, God help us.

The institution, he said simply is not working.

The institution, he said, simply is not working.