Rob Portman actually said...

"I know this is a result of a lot of years of study saying that the low population density of these fish in carefully selected lakes would not lead to impairment of the park resources."

"Thank you, Madam Chairman. Thank you for allowing me to join you today, even though I am not on the subcommittee."

"The Department appreciates the efforts by the sponsor, Senator Rob Portman, to work with the National Park Service (NPS) on this legislation."

"We appreciate your clarification of that position."