
Paul O'Connor
46:09 - 46:44
"But without a fully resourced noaa, these investments won't reach our decks, your dinner plates, or the American economy."
“But without a fully resourced noaa, these investments won't reach our decks, your dinner plates, or the American economy.”
I see potential in the recent executive orders to restore America's seafood competitiveness, increasing U.S. consumption of American seafood, investing in infrastructure, and streamlining regulatory barriers are all promising steps. But streamlining can't mean cutting corners. Deregulation and efficiency done right are thoughtful, strategic, and inclusive. Together, we can build a system that works for fish, for business and the country. But without a fully resourced noaa, these investments won't reach our decks, your dinner plates, or the American economy.