Edward Markey actually said...

"I am frustrated that the Majority here in the House has ignored the needs of the fishermen."

"I hope we can focus on the fact that fisheries are made up of fish and fishermen."

"House Republican leaders have also rejected calls for increased funding to improve the scientific understanding of our fisheries and oceans."

"The Atlantic sea scallop fishery landed only 2 million pounds in 1995. But cooperation among scientists, managers, and the industry increased landings to 125 million pounds in 2011."