"I have introduced legislative solutions such as my Port Crane Security and Inspection Act to ensure that the U.S. Coast Guard and other Federal agencies responsible for safeguarding maritime ports hav..."
"I am glad to be participating in today's hearing which will allow us to continue to address this critical topic and deliver a strong message to our adversaries interested in meddling in our ports and ..."
"On behalf of my constituents in the 28th District of Florida, I would like to welcome my colleagues and our distinguished witnesses to Miami."
"I am especially worried by the security vulnerabilities that exist with port equipment that is manufactured or installed in the People's Republic of China."
"It is patently absurd to engage in maritime safety and port security visits with a terrorist dictatorship that has no respect for human rights."
"Due to the Biden Administration inaction and weakness in confronting multiple foreign adversaries, the Republican Majority is acting."
"This prohibition should not have been necessary, it is just plain common sense."
"My colleagues and I will continue to remain firm in countering these national security threats."
"I think it'd be wise for the Coast Guard to do an inventory of those critical ports that are critical to the security of the United States."
"A foreign adversary could, say, have a coordinated attack. This is not farfetched."
"Yes, but in Baltimore, did anybody assess the risk of a ship hitting that bridge and it causing it to collapse?"
"It's better to prevent something than to say, oh, gee, look, it collapsed."