He's very concerned that there's no long-term highway funding plan on the horizon.

We simply cannot allow 233 miles of line to be abandoned, when there's no other freight service for this large area of Maine.

I find that troubling as investments in transportation infrastructure are strongly needed in all States and a sure way to create good-paying jobs.

I am concerned about the effect this proposal will have on the Nation's stock of senior housing.

I am so committed to saving freight rail service for northern Maine.

I couldn't agree with you more that it's a real problem that we're passing just these short-term extensions.

I'm very proud of the fact that Maine was the first State in the Nation to obligate all of the funding provided by the Recovery Act.

Maybe there should be a requirement in that regard. Any regulation that's going to devastate a fishery, there has to be an associated solution, a mitigation effort.

Our fisheries are being devastated, as you well know. I mean, absolutely devastated--barely hanging on because of the Federal regulations.

effective, fair, and transparent enforcement is critical to ensuring the long-term sustainability of these resources.

Well, there will be a seasonal impact. They have too much in the Summer and they will have no place to sell it.

I think the steps that they have outlined--that the Under Secretary outlined here, this morning, are consistent with our recommendations.

I would hope, Dr. Lubchenco, that everybody in the legal enforcement, the Law Enforcement Division has the opportunity to read and has read this report, and particularly the complaint examples, because they are deeply disturbing.

What specific actions have been taken to resolve that question? I mean, it clearly is a dysfunctional relationship that exists.

I find the report stunning, actually.

I just think that there's always a disconnect. It's one thing to make a decision in Washington, but what about the men and women on the ground trying to eke out a living?

I was horrified to see some of these examples.

I think there should be a responsibility in that regard to say, 'This is what we're going to do to help.'