Thank you very much, Mr. Bonnell, and welcome.
We're in a difficult time in the lobster industry, and we're very concerned about stocks declining. I'd like you to comment on that and on some of the areas you've been involved in. Also, you talked about the liaison officers and their involvement in industry, on both sides--in the fishery and in the processing. I've seen some of the work that Ocean Choice has done on the extraction of lobster meat.
I'll just give you a couple of minutes to elaborate on the price of fish and the problems we have and what's on the horizon. This is the core of the problem we're dealing with at the moment.
To think that we're going to lose you.... You did not get a letter from me, but I can tell you that you have my full support in every way possible, because at this time we need you and your people and the work that you do.
Am I correct in understanding that with most of the federal dollars, for $1 you actually end up with $5 or $6? Is that right?
I'll leave it that, but don't talk too long, or my colleague will be annoyed with me.