Bruce Westerman actually said...

"It seems to me that one of the reasons the Magnuson-Stevens Act has been so effective is that the regions have flexibility in meeting outcomes."

"Your testimony indicates that there are some concerns that the councils may have with Mr. Huffman's bill, and, namely, that it decreases the regional flexibility."

"Our laws are not written in stone and it's our duty to review them as needed."

"As Mr. Young referenced, our laws are not written in stone, and it is our duty to review them, as needed."