Commodity Quote by Leonard Boswell

Recreation produces better economic benefits than barge traffic.

— Scott Faber

Preserving a river or a creek can bring a lot of revenue.

— Jim Fowler

The Mississippi River carries the mud of thirty states and two provinces 2,000 miles south to the delta and deposits 500 million tons of…

— Charles Kuralt

Sea freight is by far the cheapest, most economical way to move goods.

— Soren Skou

Our waterways are central to the quality of life and the economy on the Treasure Coast.

— Brian Mast

Finally, the ecological health of the Mississippi River and its economic importance to the many people that make their living or seek their recreation…

— Ron Kind

Almost 70 percent of U.S. ag exports travel the upper Mississippi River and the Illinois waterway system.

— Jerry Costello

The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it to do otherwise...

— Mark Twain

The Coast Guard has a strong presence in Mississippi and on its waterways.

— Cindy Hyde-Smith

In the underlying bill, I think the authors of the legislation, those in support of it, understand the use of the Mississippi River. Yes,…

— Ron Kind

Efficiently delivering and using water through our state is crucial to ensuring that our communities, economy, and environment are able to thrive.

— Ruben Gallego

The river route is certainly preferable, as it affords good grazing and an abundance of water.

— William Whipple