As important as the discussion is today about reengineering the process, greater efficiencies, more concurrent process, all of which we support, that only helps if the money is there to actually build the project at the end of it.
Porcari emphasizes the need for funding alongside process improvements for project completion.
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I also have great reservations about this type of fund, which I believe would principally benefit large metropolitan areas and ignore the needs of rural states like my own.
This administration has shown this commitment through the strong enforcement of the Jones Act, including the imposition of the largest fine ever recorded for a Jones Act violation.
The Obama administration unequivocally supports the Jones Act and is committed to the continued success of the U.S. Merchant Marine.
I would classify it as an opportunity. We share the strong belief that the Jones Act both protects U.S. jobs and protects U.S. national interests.