So, Madam Chair, just think about this big picture for a minute. Of all the waterways in the country that bring in resources from the South, the East, and the West, our channels, this budget, is barely maintaining one-third of their capacity, either at width or depth.
Landrieu emphasizes the inadequate maintenance of U.S. waterways affecting the economy.
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There are a lot of people here who are very upset and very angry and very frustrated.
I haven't heard that because for the last four days, I've been seeing dead bodies in the streets here in Mississippi.
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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