I hope we can work together in some new and innovative approaches to begin that process.

And there is $126 million in the President's budget for Olmsted, correct?

Do you think finishing Olmsted could be an option through a public-private partnership?

I have a tremendous concern when 17 years ago we picked an option to upgrade our water infrastructure along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, and we have yet to do so because we have projects like Olmsted that are still backlogged.

I appreciate your willingness to do so, and I would ask that you keep in communication on the progress of those discussions, on P3s.

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