Frank Pallone actually said...

I think accountability is still in order, but it needs to reflect the data better.

I agree with you that the Magnuson-Stevens Act requires changes, and that in its current form it is not working for fishermen.

I hope that we can work together after today to ensure that our committee puts forth a strong bipartisan reauthorization bill.

The draft legislation we are examining includes flexibility in the rebuilding timeline for stocks, something I have been advocating for year...