I want to make sure that we are using the tools that are available to us to make sure that if illegal dumping is occurring, if their businesses are being constricted, if their abilities to make a profit and hire people in America are being restricted because Customs officers are not either bringing cases that are valid or collecting fees, it is something that this Committee is going to be focused on this year.
Landrieu emphasizes the importance of Customs in supporting local businesses and fair market practices.
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On behalf of our client, we would support a broadening of the coverage, but as long as it does not dilute the focus on the large projects that are on the dashboard.
Thank you for continuing your focus on this, because the work is not done, and there are billions and billions of dollars of projects that could be built.
I generally support the goals of the enhancements to the FAST Act, and do believe, as Senator McCaskill said, that having--and both of you--a permanent director, a budget, a staff to give some strength to what you all are trying to do.
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