Laura Richardson: “Today more than ever, America's fate is inextricably linked to events beyond our shores.”

We must ask whether, however, it is appropriate to invest in the potential of technologies when simple cost-effective solutions might suffice as well.

What do you view as the continuing vulnerabilities within our Nation's ports?

The PRC messages its investments as peaceful, but in fact, many serve as points of future multi-domain access for the PLA and strategic naval choke points.

I am deeply troubled, living in a port community where we bring 40 to 45 percent of the entire nation's cargo goes through my district.