Maria Cantwell actually said...

"The Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for NOAA, while a step in the right direction, falls far short of the funding necessary."

"Taxpayers deserve better, and I intend to make sure that NOAA, the Department of Commerce, and the Federal Government are held to this high standard."

"we're going to be concerned, as I said, and asking for an Inspector General investigation of this process."

"I find that devastating. And, it's a direct connection. We need to make the investments necessary to get accurate stock assessments."