Well, we look forward to working with you on potential legislation as it relates to the Blue Economy.
I do want to just mention, as Senator Nelson did, a growing concern that we have with regard to the potential for trade ...
we support the administration's agenda with respect to trade, because our competitors have outclassed us
We think we'll really be able to make a dent in the seafood trade deficit and really foster seafood competitiveness.
I actually happen to agree with that, particularly as it relates to China.
I believe there is a strong potential for bipartisan legislation that supports many of the goals that NOAA is setting ou...
We look forward to working with Senator Wicker to clarify the statutory authorities and provide the regulatory certainty...
I applaud his focus on the issue of seafood fraud and how it impacts our fisheries negatively and adds to the trade defi...
Senator Nelson, the floor is yours for an opening statement, as well.
The United States is often viewed as having the best-managed and healthiest fisheries in the world.
Many of the nautical charts in my state on Alaska's coasts are woefully outdated.