John B. Breaux
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John B. Breaux is a former United States Senator from Louisiana, serving from 1996 to 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Breaux previously held a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1972 to 1987. During his time in the Senate, he was known for his work on health care, tax reform, and energy policy. Breaux played a significant role in the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and was involved in various bipartisan efforts throughout his career.
Jan 9, 2002
One of the earliest sponsors of that legislation was Florida's U.S. Senator, Bob Graham.
Jan 9, 2002
Perhaps when we get to the 100 percent screening of all baggage that's checked on the airlines, we could develop a system whereby my checked luggage from New Orleans to Port Everglades which then goes on a cruise ship, we know that that…
Jan 9, 2002
The legislation that we're dealing with is the legislation that has already passed the U.S. Senate, the Port and Maritime Security Act.
Jan 9, 2002
We will ask the Coast Guard. They have more responsibility for those vessels that are alongside while they're docked in port.
Jan 9, 2002
What, if anything, is different in those plans after 9/11, that were not there, or were not a part of the plan before 9/11?
Jan 9, 2002
Do they have the fire power if that vessel just decided to keep coming right on in through your perimeter and to pull alongside a vessel to stop it?
Dec 20, 2001
as many of my colleagues might know, my State of Louisiana depends heavily on maritime trade and transportation. After all, Louisiana is darn near close to being underwater, so I always have had an affinity for things that float. Louisiana…
Oct 11, 2001
it is absolutely, critically important that the bill before the Senate pass and be signed into law, and that it be passed and signed into law as quickly as possible. One of the biggest concerns the American public have, ever since the…
Sep 14, 2001
last year this Committee and Congress passed legislation to privatize INMARSAT [International Maritime Satellite Organization]. As part of the privatization, INMARSAT is required to hold an initial public offering [IPO]. INMARSAT's IPO…