Richard Durbin actually said...

A coordinated response commander for Asian carp would provide the insistent, hands-on leadership that prevents the Asian carp from establish...

I share your commitment to take all necessary action to prevent Asian carp from establishing in the Great Lakes and commend your leadership ...

The Great Lakes are a national treasure that must be protected.

We urge close consultation with the Great Lakes states both to respect their jurisdictional authorities and to utilize their knowledge of th...