Maria Cantwell actually said...

"we have to have a balance of managing our resources and addressing economic needs of the communities that we serve."

"I am a strong believer in finding the ways of making that work."

"Are you committed to maintaining the Coast Guard's capacity for oil spill response?"

"I have spent a lot of time getting up to speed and understanding what the oversight and regulation has been and trying to improve the safety of the Air Medical Service."