Mark Begich actually said...

"there are certain projects that clearly have social benefits that make them worth investing in, but they're not going to generate a revenue stream."

"I think we need to know that because of the work."

"The appropriate restoration activities that should be undertaken, particularly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), but other entities as well, including in the watershed."

"I think it would be very interesting as you develop the response to that, or how it comes about."