Tammy Duckworth actually said...

Will you commit to picking up the phone in the first 2 weeks following your confirmation and calling EPA Administrator Regan to address this...

In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, our inland waterways are absolutely critical to the economic well being of Illinois farme...

If confirmed, will you commit to updating me on this effort within your first month as Assistant Secretary?

Can you imagine? They asked for a tax increase on their own operations in support of investments to keep our locks and dams in good repair.