I am just as alarmed by figures that were raised in our prior hearing. For example, in 2011, the FBI reported approximately 750,000 Americans were arrested for a marijuana law violation.

I am not unsympathetic to the concerns raised by skeptics of marijuana decriminalization or legalization.

Because the basic respect for the law is so important and what we do as legislators, Congress people is pass laws.

Therefore, it needs to be rectified. Because the foundation of our society rests upon the law.

Washington State University is the original land-grant university in my state, and I am fortunate to have an Extension up in Mt. Vernon in my district where they are doing great work.

That would be interesting to see the results of that because when I talk to our farmers and our researchers.

It is important that we understand how the rule is working, how the industry is adapting during its transition to meet the low-sulfur fuel standards.

I thank you for conducting the hearing. I look forward to working with you as this hearing proceeds.

I think that is what I heard.

But that is an industry issue trying to develop a specific solution, that is, technology, to address the problem.

As I have stated before, making sure that the Federal regulations are targeted, fair, and reasonable is necessary to ensure that the ongoing recovery of the U.S. economy continues to gain traction and that the U.S. maritime industry…

I want to be very specific here.

It is our business to change statutes.

I fail to see why they couldn't be coordinated.

I want to know specifically where it is not going to be able to be done that way.

There is nobody else in this room that has the experience that the two of you have in working with these.

The issue of the air quality is one that is keenly felt in California.

That is a major economic problem for the area that I represent, the San Francisco Bay and the delta.