Grace Napolitano actually said...

"Good, because it affects the Nation, not just our western port."

"Our historic investments in commercial harbors, inland waterways, and port infrastructure have been critical to the economic health and prosperity of our communities, our States, and our Nation."

"The Federal maritime programs we are discussing today are in place to provide efficient and effective transportation of goods and people--especially important in my area."

"I am concerned when bad actors--this is a little bit out of the bailiwick here, but I am concerned that bad actors in the shipping industry have recently--one of them has recently declared bankruptcy."