"Today we are discussing the subject of extreme importance for our Nation's economy and our Nation's labor force."
"As cochair and founder of the Florida Ports Caucus, I have worked shoulder to shoulder with my Republican colleagues to build bipartisan support for WRRDA 2014 and WRDA 2016."
"Thank you, Chairman Graves, for holding such an important hearing."
"The impact on Florida alone has been tremendous."
"This would not only deprive nearly 1 million Floridians and tourists of safe and reliable passenger rail service."
"We should be looking for ways to work across party lines to improve and expand this national treasure."
"Job Corps is one of the best kept secrets in this Nation. And if more people knew the good that Job Corps does, the more support Job Corps would get."
"As African-American people, we don't have much. Society has seen that our children don't have the many opportunities that other children have."
"Please. Whatever you can, protect Job Corps. Think about where they would be, especially the black boys, if there was no Job Corps."
"I was quite alarmed by President Trump's proposal to slash nearly half of Amtrak's funding."
"Instead of rigging the economy in favor of the rich and powerful, it's time to rewrite the rules to make the economy work for everyday Americans."