Jared Huffman actually said...

"Ocean health is critical for people and the planet, and it's time to prepare and adapt our coasts for the future that has already arrived."

"I am excited to chair this Subcommittee because our jurisdiction encompasses so many issues that I care deeply about."

"I want to challenge the assumption that our job is simply to fight about them."

"I consider myself Chair of the whole Subcommittee, not just Members from my party."