Patty Murray actually said...

"I am very proud to recommend Gary Locke to be the next Secretary of Commerce at this important time in our Nation's history."

"I know from experience that we need someone to head the Commerce Department who has a detailed understanding of this delicate and very complicated issue."

"Governor Locke is the only Commerce Secretary nominee, to my knowledge, who has personally negotiated a fishing treaty to balance fishing and environmental interests."

"I think that's exactly what we need to be doing because, as the Admiral mentioned, this isn't just a DOD problem; it's a problem for everyone."