We have to get our ports and our waterways up to snuff.
One fellow stood up, he is the head of a major transportation company. He said, Senator, I have seen Sputnik. It is Shanghai Harbor.
I think all of us have a moral obligation... we leave it in as good a shape or better shape than we found it.
I was concerned about American competitiveness and the need for more up to date infrastructure.
I am asking you, don't you think this is a fairly high priority?
Aren't you about halfway through it? Aren't you conducing the study?
Let's just look at Harbor Maintenance, for example. It is my understanding, frankly, that you estimate that full channel dimensions at the N...
Obvious question is, how do you propose to do more with less? We have fewer dollars.
Thank you, Madam Secretary.
The proposals go along with the territory. If you are going to make grand statements, you have an obligation to back them up.
Because it is a problem. It is a real problem.
I will be totally candid. This reminds me of the Administration's proposal on the Highway Trust Fund. Basically proposing $556 billion in hi...
You have been conducting the study?
Does it meet the needs of the demand of the folks you have got coming back from the theater converting into veterans in civilian life?
I think that is a sad statement. I think that you guys that are not confirmed hanging out there is ridiculous.
I want to thank you, Mr. Secretary, and Dr. Petzel for your work on a veterans clinic in Billings and because it is going to help a lot.
I have got a bill in to remedy that situation because I do not think it is right.
I appreciate your service. I will tell you that being on the Veterans Affairs Committee and on this subcommittee we get to see a lot of one ...
