Lizzie Fletcher actually said...

"The oceans are incredibly important for sustaining life on Earth, regulating the Earth's climate, supplying over half the oxygen we breathe."

"I would like to welcome and thank all of our witnesses for being here today to discuss the state of our oceans and the importance of ocean exploration to the United States."

"I'm particularly interested in climate and climate change, and the topic of carbon sequestration is really important."

"I know that FEMA personnel are stretched thin managing response across the country from 2017 and 2018 hurricane and wildfire seasons."