That was very gracious of you. Let me start by thanking the Secretary for taking an action that we have been pushing for for many years, and that is The establishment of the Office of Seafood at the USDA [recognizes] that our fishermen, our lobster men and women, are farmers of the sea. That's right. And I'm very appreciative. This is something that has been needed to be done for years to help with everything from disaster assistance to marketing opportunities. (00:15–00:40)
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