Think of the reduction in the quality of life there. We commend Representative Kildee, Representative Lawrence, and all of the members of the Michigan delegation for the work that they have done. Again, to the price tag, the cost, let's look at the other side. Earlier I talked about 7 billion--7 billion--gallons of water lost with these main breaks, with these breaks of any kind. 7 billion gallons.
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