"The ability of science to assist us in managing fisheries cannot be understated."
"This hearing, as was mentioned by the Chairman, marks the fourth hearing on MSA reauthorization."
"Today, I am looking forward to the opportunity to hear about scientific advances that can help us improve management of Federal fisheries."
"Making sure that we have sound science underpinning these decisions is absolutely critical."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks to our witnesses for being here this afternoon as we continue a series of hearings to discuss the important issue of reauthorizing the Magnuson-Stevens Act or MSA."
"Opposition letter dated October 23, 2017 from scientists re: H.R. 200"
"The undersigned scientists write to urge you to oppose H.R. 200 and any other legislative efforts that would weaken science-based management of U.S. marine fish populations."
"The number one national security threat we face as a country is the cyber threat."
"So it is like the Wild West out there."
"If the risk is there for the U.S. Government, is it not risky for the average citizen as well?"
"Would you concur that if a state actor, hypothetically a state actor, was behind an Equifax breach...would that be over any kind of line that you could see?"