Rob Bishop: “As we begin the debate on this particular bill, I am pleased that the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Smith) is here with…”

Thank you. I appreciate it, sir.

If the gentleman has no other speakers, I yield back the balance of my time.

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

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