"Managing the threat of invasive species continues to be one of the greatest challenges facing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge managers."
"We have got to stop the spread of this disease."
"This serious threat to our health, environment and economy is repeating itself all along the East Coast."
"I think each of the members' opening statements points that we have a common challenge around the Nation on dealing with the protection of our native wildlife species."
"We need to establish a process to screen incoming organisms."
"I will introduce legislation to list the bighead carp as injurious under the Lacey Act."
"I encourage this committee to support legislation to implement a strong ballast water management program."
"It's time for the Federal Government to step up and address this ecological crisis."
"We must change the law, and we must do it quickly."
"Thank you very much."
"It is my intention to keep the hearing in session."
"Senator Whitehouse has indicated that he will be back after the first vote."