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 judgme...

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

And, I guess, the last quick question on personnel issues--I understand as a former mayor how you have to manage that very carefully.

I am a believer, just so Mr. Welch understands this--we have had success around these quotas, around catch shares--hard numbers too.