Maria Cantwell actually said...

"I think it is very important. There are some models, and having neutrality I think is very important."

"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."

"We have to find a way of getting both running and cooperating."