Mark Kirk: “First I want to commend the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Callahan) for restoring funding for renewable energy in this…”

“First I want to commend the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Callahan) for restoring funding for renewable energy in this bill. With regard to contamination of Lake Michigan, we have had the Rock Gobie, the Fish Hook Flea, alewife, nuclear waste and PCBs. Lake Michigan has had enough. We killed Lake Erie in the 1960s and nearly killed Lake Michigan. The Great Lakes are home to half of the world's supply of fresh water. It is one of our Nation's greatest environmental treasures. I strongly support the Bonior-LaTourette bipartisan amendment and am totally committed to Lake Michigan's environment and urge Members to support this worthy goal.”