John D. Porcari: “We can certainly, as Americans, accomplish anything we put our minds to.”

We would be derelict in our duty if we did not examine how these arbitrary and massive cuts will impact core Government services.

But how, on the other hand, can you justify additional public money without constantly looking at the demand-supply equation that exists out there?

I would point out that the national investment we have made in GPS, first from a military-only perspective and now from a combined military-civil perspective, has been enormous.

Why aren't we creating more U.S.-flag ships in this country? And what can we do to ensure that more of these ships are built and operated, owned and operated here?