"we don't ever want to get to the point where we have to clean up."
"I think it's fair to say that you will not find a more sensitive area anywhere in the United States of America than the Straits of Mackinac."
"we certainly need to have much greater understanding across the country because these pipelines are crossing rivers and other lakes."
"I appreciate it, Mr. Hennessy."
"An oil spill in the Great Lakes would be absolutely catastrophic for our environment and for our economy."
"your priority is always Line 5, always, always Line 5."
"I believe was completely unacceptable for the long time that was involved."
"the primary responsibility for cleanup is the company that is operating the pipeline or the spill incident."
"this is an issue of great concern to Michiganders, as well as it should be a great concern for everybody in the country"
"Do you feel that PHMSA had the available needed legal authority to compel Enbridge to take action back in April?"
"Given Enbridge has failed to report damage to Line 5 in the past, how can PHMSA, or the State of Michigan be confident that damages are actually being properly monitored?"