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

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

How do we go about protecting the Great Lakes while at the same time minimizing the threat to commerce and disrupting job creation?

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

For those of you who favor the closure of the locks, what can be done about this flooding issue?

I think we ought to vigorously explore all the options.

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

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

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.

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.

There's much too much partisanship and not enough progress; too much narrow ideology and not enough practical problem-solving. Even at a time of enormous national challenge, the people's business is not getting done.