We all can recognize that our shipbuilding industry depends too heavily on the military, and what we really would like to see is a robust commercial aspects of it.

But they do not have to be actively engaged in any military activity at the point that they receive the stipend, though.

I want to talk--I am kind of following up from Congressman Garamendi, because one of the things that I am interested in is the military sealift portion of it.

So the Jones Act, for me, is part of the overall readiness of our maritime industry and our ability to go to war.

isolationism is a major force that we are going to have to deal with.

Congress has to start a national debate regarding America's role in the world.

It is paramount for us to look at the health, welfare of our public shipyards.

Everyone agrees, especially those of us in Hawaii, that the increase is needed; however, the question is how.

we must have people who can maintain it.

the President has now said that he is calling for an increase of $54 billion, albeit unspecified at this time, in defense spending.

Asia Pacific is an air and seapower.