Maria Cantwell actually said...

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

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

"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."

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