"Loss of that phytoplankton will literally have an unbelievable impact."
"For example? So strengthening the management of the program, besides having the White House and a key person in the White House taking the lead, what else are you doing?"
"So not passing."
"this is a budget increase of 30-some percent, and while we want to make sure that the program is developed, at the same time asking for the additional resources without the improved structure and deci..."
"We believe very much in the importance of the data that needs to be collected and the missing gap that we think is currently there on climate change."
"I personally believe it is hard to get any kind of acquisition program done by committee. That is a very tough challenge."
"Well, since NOAA implemented this process, we want to see if NOAA is living by the process."
"Well, I think we should attempt, given this situation being at a crisis level, to get that and get to that point."
"So, how will you establish clear program priorities?"
"So the White House has a coordinated effort, and Dr. Holdren is the lead on that."
"we think a more coordinated effort at the national level would be helpful"