I also sponsored, along with my friend from Washington, Senator Jackson, the National Environmental Policy Act.

The problem is that the timeframe doesn't match.

I am concerned about two proposals I've heard. One would remove the Governors from this nomination process.

I think it's the most successful federal-state management program that's been devised.

The act was not an act for fishermen. It was not an act for processors. It was not an act for consumers.

I urge you, as we discuss this, that you keep in mind the problem.

I think part of the problems we've had are because we've been just too timid to recognize the need for some sort of funding.

I'll only make one statement, Mr. Chairman.

If the fisheries management councils have allowed a fishery to become overfished, we want it to be stopped immediately.