John Dingell actually said...

"I have seen on a number of occasions... he was coming up to announce cuts in this particular program."

"I am very much concerned about the President's budget request."

"What will be the practical impact of these cuts on the Great Lakes?"

"I think, in summary, you can tell us though that these cuts are going to be extremely destructive to the well-being of the Great Lakes and to the protection of that absolutely wondrous treasure."