Debbie Stabenow actually said...

"the same philosophy that put us here will not get us out of here, in my opinion."

"if Tennessee would like to forego the $4 billion they are receiving in the stimulus, the State of Michigan at 10.6 percent unemployment, and rising, would be happy to accept that."

"I believe that we can't wait, that the alternative energy, clean energy investments on the front end are critical for us to be able to meet cap-and-trade."

"I think it is absolutely critical to achieving the broader goals of showing that turning to a new green economy actually creates jobs."