Dan Webster: “I think it would be the general, maybe, but... the largest port that is a cargo port is Tampa Bay.”

At the same time, our nation has two operational icebreakers, one of which is dedicated to the Service's Antarctic mission in support of the National Science Foundation and is operating well past its intended service life.

Mr. Speaker, we are on the brink of a historic moment. This is a day I have worked toward for a long time. Throughout my time here, I have fought for legislative reforms that will restore a Member-driven process. This is the most…

We just want to get ships built. That is all we want to do. Tell us how to do it. We will get the money for you.

Given these immense resources, it should come as no surprise that adversaries, including Russia and China, are working to assert themselves in the region.