Bob Ferguson: “We’re looking at ways to look into the next disaster, which unfortunately someday that’s going to come, to see if we can…”

That is why federal resources we are requesting today are absolutely essential.

If a project of this scale is going to proceed, it needs to come with a corresponding commitment to also increase our region’s capacity to prevent and respond to a catastrophic spill.

Washington has deep roots in the space industry. But the industry moves at an incredible pace. To remain a national leader, we cannot be complacent. My council will help us innovate and adapt as this sector rapidly grows.

My expectation is that every vessel on every route is fully operational no later than the first vessel sailing tomorrow morning.