Maria Cantwell actually said...

Of course, they're trying to say that it's cheaper to operate in Oregon, ignoring the long-term costs that you have clearly stated in the RF...

the Agency has basically twisted the definition of capital investment, basically to evade oversight.

What is the root of this, you know, perception?

I want to ask you about why NOAA didn't consider long-term costs as part of, you know, the indirect and long-term cost of such a facility?