Bud Shuster: “I support Mr. Courtney's amendment and urge adoption of it. I reserve the balance of my time.”

I thank my colleague for offering the amendment. The amendment expresses a Sense of Congress that construction of a new lock at the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is vital to our national economy, national security, and national…

I thank the gentlewoman for offering this amendment. I know how important it is to the State of Washington and her district and her constituents. I am prepared to accept the amendment at this time, and I yield back the balance of my time…

I thank the gentlewoman for offering this amendment. This amendment adds additional considerations to a GAO study that we have included in our bill. I believe looking at navigation safety is an important addition. Mr. Chair, I am prepared…

As the gentleman explained, the Allegheny River, the locks, and the dams are, again, used considerably for recreational boat traffic, and the Corps should take this into consideration. This is a good amendment. I am prepared to accept it…