Political Quotes

“this week I introduced the Urban Watershed Restoration Act that already has the support of 26 original cosponsors and 25 environmental organizations. This strong support reflects the dismay and disgust of urban and suburban communities that the rivers that were central to building America have often been allowed to become stink holes. From raw sewage and unspeakable garbage to ruinous runoff and outrageous dumping, these rivers, lakes, and streams are the great neglected waters of America. Yet these waterways continue to be workhorses. The water Members drink comes from the Potomac, host of the famous December drinking water crisis. The multiuse Anacostia River has been officially named the most endangered urban river in America. Chances are your district is near such a waterway. H.R. 3873, drawing from existing funds, should become part of the Clean Water Act reauthorization this year. Please cosponsor H.R. 3873 today.”