time is money and the big ships are going to start passing Port Everglades by if they are not able to move on this.

And the reason I raise it, is I think part of the frustration for those of us who are trying to see projects move along is that when there is new leadership, there is a learning curve.

So I think what you are saying is that the main purpose of these district commanders are to--is for their own personal development and their career, which means, really, that I guess, your civilian force is running the operation.

the intracoastal down in south Florida is primarily used for recreational uses--500,000 recreational vessels annually with almost a $12 billion economic impact, 66,000 jobs.

I want to thank you all for your service. And I associate myself with Mr. Webster's remarks in regards to the Everglades and also give you my thanks.

the port in Broward would be a very good example for you to move on.

On rollcall vote 250, I was not present because I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' (By unanimous consent, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania was allowed to speak out of order.) moment of silence for those…

I just want to start by thanking Mr. Shuster and Mr. DeFazio for their bipartisan leadership. I am going to vote for this 2-month extension for the highway trust fund in order to avoid a shutdown of America's transit building and repair…

Are you required by law to take the cheapest bid? Or do you look to see what is the best quality?

I think there are some who would argue that that actually helped give rise to Iran increasing its power in the region.

I, too, want to thank the chairman and ranking member for this bipartisan approach.

the more we do for our young girls and women to reach their full potential, the more that countries around the world will reach their full potential.