Alan Lowenthal: “Full utilization should be supported across the board--as it benefits everyone.”

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

Well, that's a really complete answer.

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

Just over 30 years ago, I made the decision to run for the Long Beach City Council because I felt that my councilmember really didn't listen to the constituents and to my neighbors and myself. This journey of public service has taken me…