Angus King actually said...

As a former Governor, I still believe in States rights, but I think this is one where the States ought to act with alacrity.

It is a disaster, and it is a self-imposed disaster that we do not have to do.

I commend you on that project and hope you will give it the highest priority.

I think there is one person that can help us resolve this and that is the President of the United States.