Cathy McMorris Rodgers actually said...

"I think that whole argument that it be done swiftly just undermines efforts to try to take reasonable measures to help endangered salmon in the Northwest."

"We want Bonneville to stay healthy and stable, but where this fish issue is going with respect to the BiOp and litigation, we are very, very concerned."

"I think in my final question I would just like to reflect a little bit on the importance of that established plan."

"Let's make decisions based upon science and what is best for the fish moving forward."