Debbie Stabenow actually said...

"How critical do you think it is that we complete construction on the third barrier and the flood controls along the Des Plaines River to prevent the fish from moving closer to the lakes?"

"we have to find a permanent solution as quickly as possible."

"So, we look forward to working with you as we move--the Army Corps of Engineers--as quickly as possible to give us the answers on what that means--how to do that, what that would cost--and we can deve..."

"I'm always concerned when I'm hearing--I understand the need for standards and for committees and so on, but we need to move as quickly as possible on this."