Alan Lowenthal: “I thank and appreciate the leader from the majority party. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting…”

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

I am glad also that we have come together to discuss this critically important issue.

I personally remain cautiously optimistic, but I also still believe that transitioning away from fossil fuel is the most effective strategy for saving the planet for our children and for our grandchildren.

Well, that's a really complete answer.