12/12/2023
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"As long as that remains in effect, we will not have the opportunity for cargo for American ships."
"There is ample evidence that there is a systemic problem existing in the maritime industry."
"If you don't have the cargo, you don't have the ships, and you don't have the personnel for the ships."
"It is inappropriate to go after her history and background to try to somehow impugn her integrity."