Maria Cantwell actually said...

"Cutting back on science that is important for jobs and the economy can't be substituted."

"We'll do everything in NOAA's power to make sure the West Coast ground fish form--the fishery is supported with adequate catch share coverage and funding."

"It is a threat, and we are already seeing some--can I just go to a related point to this?"

"Well, that is not a good answer for someone trying to represent a state and an economy that is going to be impacted."