John Fleming: “Commercial and recreational fisheries supporting 1.9 million jobs, and generating $163 billion in sales impact in 2008.”

I am fully committed to supporting all the work and the mission of EDA as long as it remains in existence.

Congresswoman, budgets are about priorities, and this administration has a different set of priorities than the last one.

Yes, sir, I certainly agree with that, with this caveat.

To present a responsible budget that addresses the highest priorities, the President has recommended the elimination of numerous programs.