Chellie Pingree actually said...

"I sometimes call Maine Alaska Lite because our states have an awful lot in common, only everything there is bigger and colder."

"Water-dependent businesses along the coast need help in preserving and protecting their vital waterfront access."

"It is true that NOAA already has a Coastal Zone Management Program to address this effort."

"I have been pleased to work on this bill with many of my colleagues in Congress over the years."