Debbie Stabenow actually said...

"Rural communities are often the first to feel the effects of an economic downturn and the last to see the impacts of an improving economy."

"There is bipartisan concern about making sure we are not cutting back on significant things like rural water infrastructure or small business."

"The economic benefit is twofold--new markets for our farmers, and new jobs and manufacturing opportunities for our businesses."

"It is unacceptable that there are small towns that cannot afford to modernize their water systems to provide clean drinking water."