Dan Kildee actually said...

"the Great Lakes are not just a treasure for the Midwest, but actually for our country, and actually for the globe."

"I want to commend, Mr. Liesemer. This is hard work negotiating these things."

"I appreciate, first of all, your work on this Committee. You indicate that this Committee can do bipartisan work."

"It is not always easy, but with that knowledge and that determination and that patience we can resolve these things."