Alan Lowenthal actually said...

This really fails to understand the value of the U.S.-flag fleet.

I believe the only response to this is to make sure that the fleet is big enough and flexible enough to meet congressional requirements.

I want to join my colleagues in urging you to consider implementing the GAO recommendation to consider a negotiated rulemaking.

I represent the Port of Long Beach. I am the cochair with Randy Weber from Texas of the Congressional PORTS Caucus.