09/12/2023
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"Today I'm eager to hear from our witnesses about how Federal agencies work together to protect our ports and safeguard the free flow of commerce."
"So it would be irresponsible for us to stop this bilateral inspections of each other's ports."
"So my question really is, how can we expedite these processes in terms of implementation of the requirements of the Safe Port Act of 2006?"
"It is vital for our national security and our economic future that we invest in protecting our seaports from attacks."