Salud Carbajal actually said...

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

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

It is important that the FMC is sufficiently funded so that it can properly continue to carry out these reforms.

I am heartened to see an increase in funding for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.