they are violating the intent of Congress to pay for the at sea monitoring

what has happened, essentially, is that the catch share rules and the dramatic increases--cod is a prime example of this--have put our fishermen in such a difficult position where they cannot make a living.

I have said before, but having our small fishermen--it is iconic.

It would take $483 million just to bring SAMHSA prevention and treatment block grants back to the levels in 2006.

They are looking for funding because they do not have the resources they need.

We are losing 47,000 people a year. In New Hampshire, we are losing more than a person a day due to drug overdoses.

We are not talking about just treating overdoses and heroin and opioid abuse, but often there is a mental health issue that accompanies that.

I know that you are also focused on the Zika virus, and what we need to do to get in front of that.

The other thing that I just wanted to get you to comment on, because it is good news...

We need all eyes and ears out on the water as we can at this point.

I certainly intend to work with this committee, I know Senator Vitter does, as well, and other Senate committees to see if we can address some of these issues in a way that is more positive.

So, who is actually pushing to keep the leasing system opaque?

So, what you are suggesting is that we really need some funding that will allow NOAA to work with the industry in putting together the research in particular areas where we need to get more information about what is happening and to be…

I think our goal is the same and that is to see a well-managed fishing stock and a robust industry for fishing in the United States.

I have heard from New Hampshire fishermen that this fee is entirely unaffordable and will be the final straw to force many out of the industry.

We are in the midst of a real crisis that has decimated the fishing industry in New England, particularly the small fisherman.

These cuts have been disastrous. Revenues have plummeted and many fishermen have been forced out of business.

I urge you all to take a nice trip through New Hampshire and have the same experience in many rural parts of New Hampshire where there is no telecommunications coverage.