Doug Lamborn actually said...

"Safety is of paramount importance to my operation."

"Without an adequate safety deviation clause, men and women will be unnecessarily put in dangerous situations that can threaten the navigational safety of the Federal navigational channels."

"Are there better alternatives than essentially shutting down ocean commercial activity along the entire East Coast to commerce to protect the species? I sure hope so."

"I am committed to being an active partner in conservation management and have a vested interest in the health and future of the recreational fishing industry and the marine resources."