Bruce Westerman actually said...

"So what are the types of specific commodities that come from those States that otherwise would have a very difficult time reaching global markets?"

"I'm happy we have such a diverse panel so that we can gain their perspectives on the issues facing ports, harbors, and inland waterways."

"The Nation's waterways give producers and manufacturers reach to acquire raw materials and distribute finished goods in a competitive marketplace."

"Yet more often than not, our ports and inland waterways are not maintained to their fully authorized widths and depths."