I Believe That We As The Leader

As Founder And Co-chair Of The Upper Mississippi River Congressional Task Force, I Have Long Sought To Preserve The River's Health And Historical Multiple Uses, Including As A Natural Waterway And A Home To Wildlife, For The Benefit Of Future Generations Of Americans.

Most Of The Locks And Dams On The Upper Mississippi River System Are Over 60 Years Old And Many Are In Serious Need Of Repair And Rehabilitation.

We Believe That Economics Does Not Necessarily Have To Be A Zero-sum Game; It Can Be A Win-win Proposition For Everyone Involved So Long As They Have The Tools In Which To Succeed.

Most Of The Scientific Community Believes That For The Full Potential Of Embryonic Stem Cell Research To Be Reached, The Number Of Cell Lines Readily Available To Scientists Must Increase.

We Can All Be Proud Of Our Men And Women In The Military Who Are Following Their Orders, Carrying Out Their Missions And Sacrificing So Much To Give The Iraqi People A Chance For A More Peaceful And Prosperous Future.