David Trone: “The U.S. is losing influence as the world's partner of choice, and the reason is all too clear.”

We need to make sure we don't do anything that would jeopardize that.

Campaign season is over. It is time to govern. I urge my colleagues to reject this hyperpartisan bill and pass the bipartisan Senate bill.

I urge the subcommittee's support for H.R. 1727 and the safekeeping of the canal for years to come.

Everything he said, I agree with 100 percent, and Mr. Panetta, time to develop policy and not just keep developing politics.