Mark Begich actually said...

"We all understand our obligations to check the fishery, but we also just want to make sure we're basing choices on good science, good judgment, good input, good common sense."

"We have very abundant, sustainable, and profitable fisheries in Alaska."

"It seems like there is agency support--which for NOAA to support something of this nature indicates they feel very confident of the science."

"The levels of heavy metals that are showing up in our fish is really alarming."