Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"The major investments now in our ports are in rail infrastructure."

"I want to know, how do we move forward?"

"My bill is called Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, and in the Senate, Senator Merkley and myself are reintroducing that bill this year."

"I think we are going to enjoy working with you, and I think you are going to bring a certain amount of humor to this subcommittee."