Roger Marshall actually said...

"Having a better understanding of our oceans is an important component of promoting economic development."

"Thank you for holding this hearing, Chairwoman Fletcher. I want to thank our witnesses for appearing before the Subcommittee and sharing their perspectives."

"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."

"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."