Doug Lamborn actually said...

"If NOAA's proposed changes are adopted, it will endanger pilots and pilot boat crews."

"The issue is not should these whales be protected, but rather are NOAA's proposed changes rooted in science and in practical application."

"I view this issue as one where we don't have to pick a side, boats versus whales."

"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."