Mike Bost actually said...

"We can't continue to throw good money after bad, and need to repair this levee to the fullest possible extent and not simply the cheapest."

"The importance of protecting our vulnerable lakes' freshwater system from this disastrous invasive species cannot be overstated."

"Just so you know, I served as a professional firefighter, as a union firefighter for many years, and I was trained at one of the best schools in the Nation, the Illinois Firefighters Academy."

"We can not be putting our heads in the sand and ignoring it. We need to deal with it, whether it is male or female, and we need to get it done and done correctly."