Russia would use its experience from the 2016 elections to attempt to influence upcoming U.S. elections.

Make no mistake--the possibility that a terrorist could use a chemical plant as a weapon of mass destruction is not mere conjecture.

If it floats, it fights.

Now, do you support the Jones Act and the Cargo Preference Act as being vital to national security?

But, let's talk about the sailors----

I believe it ought to be.

Our challenge is to be able to disprove the false narrative that Russia peddles in the region, that the United States is withdrawing, that we are not a reliable partner.

What steps do each of you recommend that we take in Congress to help the Navy attract and retain the personnel required to operate a 355-ship fleet?

Specifically you have a concern going forward about our nation's rail system being up to speed in terms of what the military is going to need to transport on rail going forward.

What has happened in a year to cause you to go from a request of two ships to 24?

The Navy is at 324,000 Active Duty sailors. I'm told that is the lowest in almost a decade.

Can you give us any guidance as to when a decision might be made about the JCPOA?

We cannot control that.

What does the 25 percent reduction in U.S.-flagged ships do to our labor pool?

A strong U.S. economy, a strong U.S. infrastructure, and a strong industrial base--and I am not talking about the defense industrial base.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I have a really good feeling that we're going to be able to work together in a bipartisan manner.

Wow, if we could make some progress in this Committee or in this Senate or in this Congress on that issue, we would be doing a lot to help the American public.