Frank Pallone actually said...

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

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

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

"Simply because it is the Federal agency which has responsibility for other important resources along our coasts."