Our economy depends on a healthy ocean environment.
I support Director Lubchenco.
We cannot expect success in implementing a national ocean policy... if we do not provide tribes, States, scientists, and...
I have always supported management based on sound science, but as we develop policies that directly impact livelihoods, ...
I think it's very appropriate that the President has put this in motion.
ocean policies
Obviously we'd like to see this expansion take place.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Conserving and preserving our natural resources reflects the values I grew up with here in Washington State.
If we can include those in the record I'd appreciate it as well.
I want to say my colleague, Senator Murray, has worked very hard on this legislation in a bipartisan fashion.