Deborah Ross actually said...

"It's an honor to introduce Dr. Rick Spinrad, Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, and an Oregonian."

"It is paramount for Congress to continue supporting NOAA's mission through a well-funded budget."

"The importance and timeliness of NOAA's focus on building a climate-ready nation cannot be understated."

"We need them both. We need them both."