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."