Olympia Snowe actually said...

Ocean policy starts on land. It starts in St. Louis and the decisions that are made on the Mississippi River.

In Louisiana, the dead zone and so on has been a major conversation here, and we have made efforts concerning dead zones and hypoxia.

Thank you, Madam Chair, for calling this hearing today to delve into the incredibly vital role the oceans play in our Nation's economy.

If we are to really take a stand on protecting our oceans, we need to start with concern for the communities that are being impacted by the ...