Bill Foster actually said...

"Illinois and the Great Lakes States did not create this Asian carp problem, and we should not be forced to bear the entire cost of protecting the Great Lakes region."

"Asian carp were first introduced in Arkansas and have traveled up the Mississippi River. If this species reaches the Great Lakes, it would create an environmental and economic catastrophe throughout t..."

"I am here this morning to urge full Federal funding for the remaining design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation of the Brandon Road Asian carp barrier and l..."

"I strongly support their request, because it will enable them to expand and support water treatment, water supply, sewer, stormwater, storage treatment, and distribution projects in the district."