Debbie Stabenow actually said...

"I want to thank you for what I know is around-the-clock effort."

"our legislation would require on the front end that those plans be in place"

"the spill in the Gulf is another sign, in my mind, that we have to require more upfront preparation, upfront planning, resources be set aside to prevent pollution"

"There's certainly tremendous concern about this issue, as there should be, in Michigan and around the country."