Maria Cantwell actually said...

"Now, more than ever, the United States requires a sustained and integrated ocean observing system."

"I have been a big fan of using our new high-tech Doppler radar system to get a better weather-ready nation."

"I am grateful to our Washington State Senator, Maria Cantwell, for her leadership in supporting IOOS and promoting reauthorization of the ICOOS Act."

"I am ready to go. I am not sure they want us up there, but I am ready to go."