Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"We need to have a stronger international leadership to deal with the complexities of what is happening in our oceans."

"the worst effect for humankind of the carbon pollution of our planet may very well prove to be ocean acidification."

"I think your evidence shows that no matter where you go, whales that feed at the top of the food chain carry enormous loads of toxins in their bodies, even in the farthest corners of the globe."

"We are at grave risk of the chemical contamination to our oceans and the seafood and species contained therein."