Don Young: “The present system, the status quo, is not working.”

But the big thing is, it doesn't do any good to get on the board or the council if they don't have the authority.

I believe the councils can actually manage the fish better than a centralized political figure.

If we are going to talk about consultation and justice, even though you may disagree with them, you have to consult with them.

More broadly, this sequence of events starkly illustrates why we believe fishery management plans should be developed in-region through a transparent and robust review process rather than through an outside, centralized body.