John Fleming actually said...

The lack of regulations has created uncertainty in the region and has had an adverse impact on job creation and the local economy.

I am troubled that these executive branch actions are moving forward without Congressional or statutory approval.

I look forward to a robust oversight of NOAA's programs and activities to ensure that species, coastal areas--and American jobs--are protect...

I think that we lost a couple of them in the oceans here not too long ago.