12/06/2011
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"I am encouraged by marginal improvements like consumer confidence, but even this good sign is accompanied by a sobering counterpoint."
"I would like to thank Chair Maloney for holding this hearing."
"Does the DOD believe that U.S.-flagged merchant ships are more secure if they are left to manage their security in pirate-infested waters on their own, rather than having embarked military personnel?"
"I promise you we will work with the Coast Guard and others in our Defense Department to see what we can do to bring clarity."