Maria Cantwell actually said...
I have always supported management based on sound science, but as we develop policies that directly impact livelihoods, and indeed entire cultures, we must invest in research that provides a strong foundation; otherwise, we risk making decisions that have unnecessarily drastic impacts without achieving definitive environmental benefits.
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Emphasizes the need for science-based policy to avoid negative impacts on livelihoods and cultures.
11/03/2009