John Kerry actually said...

Just as Massachusetts was the foundation for this nation, the fishing industry was the foundation of our economy.

Sadly, each year, our fleet is vanishing. Each year, families who for generations have bravely and proudly fished our waters are forced out ...

it is time for the road blocks to come down. It's time for NOAA to begin to work with our fishermen.

we were partners. We were a team. And he was passionate about fishing, about the oceans.