"I completely endorse what Congressman Kahele said in the last 30 seconds."
"some have downplayed these audit results and said they were episodal, there was no big deal, just one or two this or that about them."
"the extent and the percentage of grants that were deemed questionable for poor recordkeeping or other issues identified would certainly outline a concern."
"The process of evaluating Magnuson-Stevens and developing this draft is one of the best I have ever seen."
"I mean, they did, in your view and experience, directly try to influence those decisions, correct?"
"I think all you have to do is figure out a way to make him the Secretary of Commerce and everything will be cool."
"I think as we have all recognized, just recognizing the Pacific Islands and showing up even in a virtual hearing like this is critical to our presence in the Pacific Islands."
"I really appreciate your allowing me to be a part of this critical hearing."
"some are realizing the importance of the region in large part through the efforts of many on this subcommittee and Representative Case."
"Well, we're not a member, but it seems to me we have been awfully passive about it and that's the distinction."
"I guess my big question is, are we just going to just let it go?"