Gary Peters

The idea behind this bill is that the Federal Government as a major purchaser of Internet-connected devices will lead the way on Internet of things security.

We may be playing into Russia's hands, quite honestly. They are achieving exactly what they wanted to achieve, to all of a sudden call into question the legitimacy of the election.

I hope a key part of your position is to make sure that the Seaway is competitive and that we can increase trade into the heartland of America through the Great Lakes.

Over 90 percent of the volume of overseas trade enters or leaves the United States by ship.

The U.S. Maritime Transportation System sustains and empowers our national economy.

Maritime commerce on the Seaway system provides shippers with nearly $4 billion in annual cost savings.

Senator Fischer and I are glad to partner with you in this year's MARAD reauthorization bill.

It is essential that we provide a safe learning environment, one that is free from harassment and sexual assault.

I am also honored to serve on the Board of the Merchant Marine Academy.

Our economy and our military rely on the work of the men and women of the Merchant Marine.

I look forward to hearing today what more we can do to rehabilitate and sustain our aging infrastructure.

Michigan has 38 deep water ports and ranks first in the Great Lake states in maritime tonnage.

Waterborne cargo contributes nearly $650 billion annually to the U.S. GDP and sustains more than 13 million jobs.

The strength of any organization is dependent on the people within that organization.

It is important to celebrate them and it is important to make sure that they are a part of the decisionmaking process.

I think I'm certainly going to take to heart the incredible testimony that I received from all four of you.

We have to make sure that the university stands behind the victims

It's important that we address this so it never happens again

Thank you to the four of you for offering just an incredibly powerful, compelling testimony that I think everyone should hear.

Like most technologies, being first is a significant competitive advantage. But I understand, with artificial intelligence, it is beyond a significant competitive advantage. It may be everything, in a lot of ways.

Well, as you mentioned, we have language for a National Center of Expertise for freshwater oil spill cleanup in the Coast Guard reauthorization bill.

That seems to me unacceptable to get the equipment up there.

It's always good to follow my friend Senator Sullivan, who I know reminded you of the coastline of Alaska. So I'm going to certainly remind you that second to Alaska is the state of Michigan in terms of the amount of coastline we have.

A lot of people in Michigan are asking questions. Folks are very concerned.

So I would like those answers today. Is it possible to get those today, those answers?