James Oberstar: “I want to thank Ms. Richardson for her courageous and thoughtful and straightforward comment.”

Mr. Speaker, I will conclude on our side recognizing and acknowledging the splendid work and the diligent effort of the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) who is the chair of the Coast Guard Subcommittee. He devoted an enormous amount…

Yes, indeed I will say, first of all to compliment the gentleman from New Jersey on his leadership on the issue of vessel discharge. He has been a champion on this subject. We have heard his strong appeal, his reasoned approach to the…

I rise in strong support of S. 3372, a bill that extends a provision prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and States from requiring permits under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act for certain discharges that are…

I wish with all my heart we didn't have to be here and that the other body had acted on this measure in the 110th Congress and earlier in this Congress, but that's not the case, unfortunately. Without going into any detail or further…