Mr. Chairman, I think it's important to recognize when we talk about these spill events, whether they be noxious substances or otherwise, that it's been recorded that up to 60% of all spills are in fact chemicals, noxious substances. They pose serious risks to our coasts, and it's important that the witnesses be asked to support what it is this act does to deal with that issue.
On February 11th, 2014. See this statement in context.