Rob Bishop: “Three years ago this Committee crafted a bi-partisan compromise between the then Republican-controlled Congress and the…”

There really is no reason to add to this hearing--unless it is to give Members another 5 minutes to campaign, or speak on the bills. It is kind of a waste of time.

Both states and the Federal Government should play key roles in managing fisheries.

The current system protects biodiversity over 100 percent of the Economic Zone of the United States through the councils.

Thank you. I appreciate it, sir.