Statement
of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold
On Senate Passage of the Great Lakes Compact
August 1, 2008
“I commend
the Senate today for recognizing the urgent need to protect the Great
Lakes and quickly passing the Great Lakes Compact. I am very proud of
the strong bipartisan support this Compact has received, not only in
the Senate, but also from the Great Lakes states and the President.
The Great Lakes Compact will protect the health of these precious bodies
of freshwater, preventing unnecessary and dangerous diversions of Great
Lakes waters. I know the people of Wisconsin feel strongly about the
importance of preserving the Lakes for future generations. I urge the
House of Representatives to follow the Senate’s lead and quickly
approve the Compact.”
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