Salud Carbajal actually said...

We thank Congress for waiving the 3-year wait requirement to flag in and have access to preference cargoes.

It is unacceptable that 40 percent of agencies have failed to provide you with bills of lading.

I commend your leadership efforts to make the maritime industry a safe and desirable workplace for all.

The U.S. merchant marine is shrinking, and availability of American merchant mariners is dwindling.