"The holes are gaping."
"Doesn't it seem like the tail is wagging the dog here?"
"My colleagues from Massachusetts, Barney Frank and Bill Keating, have put forward two bills that would direct additional money to fishery assessments, and I support that."
"Mr. Pallone's Coastal Jobs Creation Act directs Federal investment into coastal communities. These bills deserve the support of this Committee and swift action on the House Floor."
"I am proud to author this legislation which seeks to ensure that the management of saltwater fisheries is based on sound science."
"The lack of adequate data has caused problems with several major fisheries around the country."
"NOAA is likely to impose strict limits on fish about which they have little or no information."
"At a time of 9% unemployment we need to consider every jobs bill we can."
"Thank you, Chairman Hastings and Representative Markey, Ranking Member."
"I introduce this bill in order to really right these wrongs, and that is one of the benefits of the bill, and restore trust in our government with the proper oversight."
"I believe will do this and it will allow them to make better and more informed decisions that balance the continued protection of the marine ecosystem with the need for strong, profitable fishing busi..."
"This is one of them I think that stands out."