Roger Marshall actually said...

"A recent proclamation from the White House notes that our oceans, along with the Great Lakes, generate more than $320 billion in economic activity annually."

"All Americans benefit from a better understanding of our oceans, whether we live on a farm in western Kansas, or a coastal community along the ocean."

"This committee should ensure that universities, private companies, and non-profit groups can continue the mission of increasing our knowledge of our oceans for the benefit of our country."

"June is National Ocean Month, and it's fitting we hold this hearing recognizing the importance of researching this part of our planet, which has gone largely unexplored."