Political Quotes

On the recordJune 15, 2011
I thank the chairman. I believe whoever has given him that information is wrong. We have a product made in the United States naturally. Why would we want someone to create a Frankenstein fish to compete against a naturally created God-given gift, and have it promoted by supposedly science? There's no science in this. In fact, they were trying to do and say we have to feed the world with artificial means. And I'm saying, okay. Do it someplace. But don't you do it with my and our salmon. Mr. Farr, listen to me very carefully. This is a very, very important thing because this is the greatest thing we have going, Alaskan natural wild salmon being sold in the market and the benefit, what they can do to have it replaced by a genetic Frankenstein fish. I'm saying this is wrong. All due respect to the chairman. What science are they talking about? They have a bunch of people created by the government that's going to take and put in, I call it traps or nets, and create a fish that's fed quickly. They say it can grow quicker, we're home. Well, what people are you talking about? Mr. Dicks, you better be listening because you catch most of my salmon. Don't you forget it. You had better stand on the floor and defend this because you're in deep trouble if you don't. I'll tell you that right now. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will please direct his comments to the Chair.
Said by
Don Young
Republican · Alaska
Source
govinfo.gov
Jun 15, 2011

Share

More from Don Young

Jul 14, 2022

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss Willow with you at any time, and further to facilitate your meeting with the groups above to hear from them directly.

congress.gov
Nov 28, 2023

Congress authorized the leasing and development program within the 1002 Area of ANWR not on a whim, but after decades of robust debate.

congress.gov
Nov 15, 2021

What good are two members of the council--although their being native, what will it help you if you don't have the authority to make decisions on the council?

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation