Yesterday is over. And we're never going back.

It is the efforts of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, Congressman Smith and Senator Rubio, who speak up and take a stand on human rights that give me hope for the future.

I believe that someday China will be free. Someday, the people of China will be able to enjoy all of their God-given rights.

I also hear a lot of growing concern among stakeholders, especially with the Gulf of Mexico, that NOAA is not providing sound data, leading to a general sense of agency mistrust.

It is important we convey boating safety as Americans begin their summer plans and head to our coastal waters.

Finally, nearly 3 years ago, Congress passed the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012, which put in place important conservation measures prohibiting the sale of several threatened Pacific caught billfish in the United States.

I have heard some people say, and it has not been my experience, but some people say people will manipulate the data.

Hearing held on May 20, 2015

My hope is that today's discussion is going to move the ball forward on building a dialogue between all the parties on fishery management.

We must find a way to continue the tradition of those whose livelihoods are dependent on the water and those who enjoy these natural treasures.

How do we get more people to participate in it?

I think my colleagues have made an excellent point today in outlining all the details of how this program works. Let me back up and point out why we are even having this debate, other than the fact that it is expiring. It is because the…