Bruce Westerman actually said...

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

"It is an exciting time to be working on this issue together."

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

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