Roger Marshall actually said...

"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."

"Is there any interaction between what we're doing and some folks from there?"

"Is there anything that we can do to promote those relationships and work on this challenge together?"

"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."