Maria Cantwell actually said...

"Well, I think you know how important this industry is, and the policies that it represents, so----"

"I want to ask you specifically, on the record, if we are going to have the resource--can you commit that the West Coast groundfish catch-share funding will be a top priority for your agency?"

"I certainly look forward to working with you, as the new Subcommittee Chairman, on these important issues."

"it certainly is critical to where our country is going in the future."