Maria Cantwell actually said...

"I think you and I, as you said, could probably be here all day with a whole variety of questions because this is important to both of our states and the interconnectedness of it all is practically obv..."

"One of the best tools that they have is to rationalize fisheries. And what we found is once the fisheries rationalize it becomes dramatically safer."

"I understand the importance of the product and if I am confirmed, I would be delighted to work with you and explore ways in which we can continue to fill that important gap."

"I look very much forward to working with Senator Tester, and as a member of this Committee I plan to continue to be active."