Political Quotes

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. ___. GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE. Section 118(c)(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)) is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting the following: ``(B) Focus areas.--In carrying out the Initiative, the Administrator shall prioritize programs and projects, to be carried out in coordination with non-Federal partners, that address the priority areas described in the Initiative Action Plan, including-- ``(i) the remediation of toxic substances and areas of concern; ``(ii) the prevention and control of invasive species and the impacts of invasive species; ``(iii) the protection and restoration of nearshore health and the prevention and mitigation of nonpoint source pollution; ``(iv) habitat and wildlife protection and restoration, including wetlands restoration and preservation; and ``(v) accountability, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and partnership activities. ``(C) Projects.-- ``(i) In general.--In carrying out the Initiative, the Administrator shall collaborate with other Federal partners, including the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force established by Executive Order No. 13340 (69 Fed. Reg.…”