Frank Pallone actually said...

"I appreciate my colleague from Massachusetts playing the role that he is doing and his cosponsorship of our bill."

"Eighty percent could be used for research. That money is already in the pot, so there is no fear of incentivizing future activity."

"Yes, we need a standard, but I do not think any harm comes from saying that in exigent circumstances if you are moving toward an appropriate level of punishment that there should not be an ability to ..."

"Both will help fishermen get back on the water and spur job creation and economic activity in our coastal communities."