Mark Begich actually said...

"I am therefore fully supportive of Senator Begich's legislation, S. 1717, to ban interstate commerce of genetically engineered salmon."

"Even--you don't spend a half million dollars just because people bring up an issue and you want to just do it."

"GE fish is a dangerous short cut that provides only a few modest benefits alongside a host of potential risks."

"I believe the ban would as Senator Begich suggested, slow down the process to a point whereby more relevant agencies could have an opportunity to enhance the scientific review process."