Maria Cantwell actually said...

We plan to make sure the State Department and the Secretary of State understand that it's important to make sure when there is a U.S. citizen abroad and they're in legal trouble that we advocate for a fair trial by an impartial tribunal.

12/06/2009

https://transcripts.cnn.com...

More Maria Cantwell Quotes

"I think this protein problem is real and one of the easiest layups would be to get the U.S. more involved in helping with better fisheries management around the globe."
"I actually think it is meaningful for a lot of political reasons, as well as for stability within regions."
"the presence in the Arctic is critical and where we stand right now is very fragile."
"fisheries enforcement is not being met and obviously we want to make sure that is considered."

View All Maria Cantwell Quotes