Debbie Stabenow actually said...

"we've got to protect the Great Lakes, obviously, but don't want to--we have to do it in the most prudent way possible."

"Are we acting with a sense of urgency about the reality of what is happening?"

"Basically, for anyone not knowing Michigan, you're talking about large population centers--Detroit River, St. Clair River, St. Clair--Lake St. Clair, or Saginaw Bay--a lot of people."

"We see a tremendous difference having a Great Lakes President with the resources that have been available to the Great Lakes."