Maria Cantwell actually said...

"Without a coordinated effort--which I wanted to go back to Dr. Reeves."

"How would we measure that? I mean, if you are saying there is a multiplier effect that is better than what they got, in these tough economic times, how would you show that support in advance?"

"Is that not almost even a better leverage of science than is already used with the endangered stock?"

"But they, obviously, are seeking coordination for their interests. I mean, they want their dollars to be spent wisely, and that is why we are here with this legislation. Is that correct?"