Maria Cantwell actually said...

"We hope that you'll keep this committee informed of the indicators to those species, so that we can have an idea."

"The Exxon Valdez oil spill taught us a great deal, and while this spill is very different, the warnings of Exxon Valdez can be very instructive."

"The Exxon Valdez oil spill taught us a great deal."

"We must work tirelessly to contain the spill and its damage, because the future of these coastal regions depends on it."