"It is time for Congress to act to see that the law is implemented and carried out as we originally intended and that additional protections are secured to provide for the security and well-being of al..."
"I look forward to working with ICV and this Committee to advance our bill and ensure these vital consumer protections become law."
"the calculated disregard for passenger safety makes a mockery of the cruise lines' all-too-frequent public declaration that 'passenger safety is our number one priority.'"
"We are always touched and amazed by the members of ICV who have been courageous and determined enough to share their stories."
"Ms. Dishman, it sounds to me like you need to control your drinking."
"I had a eight hour deposition where the cruise line attorneys questioned me the entire time about my character."
"Afterwards she made over 30 trips to Washington for hearings and to gain support for legislation which the Congresswoman introduced as the Cruise Vessel Safety and Security Act."
"tourism in California in particular is a major economic driver, in my district of Sacramento alone, the travel industry earned $4.1 billion in spending and supported more than 31,000 jobs."
"I remain committed to advancing policies that would promote better utilization of spectrum to meet the growing demand for wireless services and strengthen our economy."
"I believe we need a comprehensive approach that advances 5G while also making investments that will strengthen rural broadband."
"Ensuring that the maximum amount of spectrum in the C-band is made available for 5G, while respecting the needs of incumbent users, should be a shared principle in our approach to this issue."
"It is my belief that, above all, we should be striving to provide the benefits of this taxpayer-owned resource of the American public."