Mark Begich actually said...

"the role of the Federal Government in emergencies is to assist states, not just say it is your responsibility, good luck, because that is not acceptable."

"Since the event, NOAA's Marine Debris Program has closely monitored the incoming tides of debris."

"How do you respond to that? And maybe you cannot."

"As I understand the current Act, we do not have the authority to actually do the cleanup."