Daniel Sullivan actually said...

"The tribes have a seat on this three-person committee, and we will be an equal partner in bringing good science and sound policy analysis to the table."

"This committee is going to follow that very closely. We understand the concerns, the trepidation in some ways it brings to thousands of Alaskans."

"We will also be introducing legislation. We want to work with the IWC, but it would be a backstop domestically to enable these important, sustainable, subsistence hunts to continue."

"I am glad to hear that. As you know, this Committee has oversight responsibilities with regard to NOAA, so if the cooperation is not going well, you should please inform us, and we will make sure that..."