Maria Cantwell actually said...

"The resource extraction from our federal lands is not paying their fair share to the American taxpayer, and you will hear more from us on that in the future."

"I think we do need to take inventory of where we are and what it has done to impact small inventors."

"I think, Mr. Chairman, I am glad you are having this hearing and certainly support efforts to make sure that small businesses and their innovations are protected."

"We currently do not have the regulations on the books to safely transport this product."