Alan Lowenthal: “I am here to say that there are many mines in the State of Minnesota that I do support, that are ecologically--that are…”

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

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

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

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