Maria Cantwell actually said...

"NOAA should have a strong role and a presence in the development, but also other entities, including the tribes, as sovereign participants."

"Just because we can't see underneath the oceans, we haven't seen the neglect that has existed, and that neglect is really causing us serious problems today."

"I would argue that it's most logical that NOAA should be at the head of this."

"Our oceans also face major threats from climate change and ocean acidification."