Mike Bost actually said...

"The challenges Hamburg faced are unacceptable and I'm testifying today to get things changed for my constituents in Southwest Iowa and communities across the country that may face similar challenges."

"Congress needs to make protecting and preserving the Great Lakes a national priority."

"In Michigan we are the Great Lakes State, and ensuring that our waters are clean to drink, to swim in, to fish, is a major priority."

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