08/02/2010
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"This committee is focused on trying to elevate the issues of our oceans at a much different level than has been done in the past."
"It is not because they were looking it for it. It is because we are talking about it."
"I urge the continued and expanded risk-mitigating measures like the Arctic Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act that you are proposing, Senator, as well as the ICOOS Reauthorization Act."
"I have additional questions, but, because of time, I will need to submit them for the record."