Mark Begich actually said...

"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."

"we do not want to reverse this trend because of another market."

"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."