John D. Porcari: “We wouldn't have an Interstate Highway System, we wouldn't have the aviation system that is the envy of the world if we…”

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

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?

To be clear, Mr. Nadler, for both the Portal Bridge and the tunnel, those projects cannot go forward without a Federal commitment.

We need to, as I have mentioned before, level the playing field so that jurisdictions throughout the country can make the choices that make sense to them.