Mark Begich actually said...

"the ability to have sustainable food supplies in a broader sense is a national security issue"

"I have supported efforts to establish a rigorous approval process before the introduction of these animals into commerce, and am strongly committed to continuing that work."

"I would rather see us as a country that says no to that kind of risk, let somebody else take the risk, and we'll have better fish because of it."

"government isn't very good at keeping pace with technologies as they move forward."