"Our economy depends on a healthy ocean environment."
"I support Director Lubchenco."
"We must take action now."
"I think we're hearing, you know, from all Senators here, obviously, a strong concern that NOAA be part of any kind of national council."
"We're interested in what specifically is in the actions they're going to be taking on ocean policy."
"NOAA should have a strong role and a presence in the development, but also other entities, including the tribes, as sovereign participants."
"Just because we can't see underneath the oceans, we haven't seen the neglect that has existed, and that neglect is really causing us serious problems today."
"We cannot expect success in implementing a national ocean policy... if we do not provide tribes, States, scientists, and managers with the resources they need."
"I would argue that it's most logical that NOAA should be at the head of this."
"I have always supported management based on sound science, but as we develop policies that directly impact livelihoods, and indeed entire cultures, we must invest in research that provides a strong fo..."
"I think it's very appropriate that the President has put this in motion."