Mike Bost actually said...

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

"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."

"Timely completion of the work at Brandon Road is essential for the next steps in the process of safeguarding the Great Lakes region."