"As a lobsterman working on the regional ocean planning process, I've always said that fishermen need two basic things: a healthy stock to fish on, and the ability to access that resource."
"When the working waterfront is gone, there is no way to replace it."
"It is true, it was his responsibility."
"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."
"partnership is the key word here."
"I did not know and I was kind of disappointed to find out that it was the next day that it got added to the list."
"I am thrilled that you are going to be there because I think you will have an opportunity to see what a wonderful area it is."
"there was a lot of public process."