Political Quotes

“I rise today to offer the Lester Nichols Presque Isle Light Station Act with my colleague, Senator Levin. Congressman Stupak is introducing the companion legislation in the House of Representatives today. Our bill will restore the historic Fresnel lens to the Presque Isle lighthouse in Presque Isle Township, MI. Michigan has the most lighthouses of any State in the Nation with a total of over 120. At one time we had over 100 manned lighthouses, more than any other State. This is not surprising considering that Michigan has 3,288 miles of shoreline along the Great Lakes. We are proud of our lighthouses and we are proud of the history and the maritime heritage that they represent. Our lighthouses are part of our identity as a State. In addition to performing as navigation aids, they remain a symbol of the importance that the Great Lakes played and continue to play in Michigan's history. Most importantly, they are an important part of the economies of our coastal towns. Our lakeshore towns host visitors from across the country who travel to view the magnificence of our coastal areas and the lighthouses that illuminate them. These small communities are more dependent than ever on tourism dollars, and we must help them by coordinating our efforts to protect Michigan's lighthouses and promote Great Lakes' maritime culture. In 2002 the U.S.…”