Sam Farr: “I think this next decade is essentially one where the Federal Government, because of lack of increased resources…”

I thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Speaker, this is a very bittersweet moment for me. It is the last time I will speak on this floor after 23 years of serving in the House of Representatives. It is sweet because it is about the…

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.

Our ocean economy generates $360 billion a year, and puts 3 million Americans to work in ocean-related industries.

My daughter is on the way with my grandkids, who are trying to watch this. Maybe we can delay it a little more than that. Madam Speaker, I want to thank Ms. Lofgren for her leadership in the California delegation. She is the head of the…