On the recordJune 3, 2015
I visited Chicago a few years back for the coastal zone conference to talk about how important it was that this administration has finally put forward, and we support, an ocean policy. There have been since 2012 over 15 different amendments seeking to undermine responsible ecosystem-based management of our oceans. As appropriators, we have not been willing to accept these efforts to undermine this. We understand we have a responsibility as stewards. In fact, as a Nation we have more responsibility for the world's oceans than any other Nation in terms of territorially in the world. We have some challenging circumstances. It is good that we now have a policy going forward. I would ask that the House oppose this amendment. I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline), the former mayor and a great Congressman.
