"Reducing maritime emissions is a really critical priority for the well-being of our planet."
"Our men and women are wearing the military uniform, are losing their lives on behalf of this nation, yet when they come home they have no say in our democracy."
"Let's hold it for a vote once again. We just held a vote. Let's have another one once Congress offers equality--statehood--to the American citizens of Puerto Rico."
"I represent the Port of Long Beach, a wonderful port complex, part of the L.A.-Long Beach complex."
"Thank you, Chairwoman."
"the bold action that you have laid out on climate change, and critical investments in transit."
"transforming these vehicle fleets and building out the necessary infrastructure is going to take time, it is going to take effort, and it is going to take Federal support."
"Thank you, Madam Chair. And I would like to thank you and the bipartisan members of this committee..."
"the best thing that the Federal Government can do would be to expand the funding."
"I want to focus on a specific challenge that we have."
"The major investments now in our ports are in rail infrastructure."