Sam Graves: “Therefore, to encourage more Short Sea Shipping, Congress established a program in 2007.”

certainty and predictability and clear criteria was always something that was very helpful to us.

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate very much the gentleman from Oklahoma and his willingness to work with me on that. As he pointed out, we will have ample opportunity in conference to work these issues out. I give the gentleman…

Today I missed a series of Roll Call votes. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 436, YEA on Roll Call No. 437, YEA on Roll Call No. 438, and YEA on Roll Call No. 439. personal explanation Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr…

I don't have any further speakers, so I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.