Don't you think you would learn a lot more if this study were completed?

I think all of us have a moral obligation... we leave it in as good a shape or better shape than we found it.

I was concerned about American competitiveness and the need for more up to date infrastructure.

I am asking you, don't you think this is a fairly high priority?

Aren't you about halfway through it? Aren't you conducing the study?

Let's just look at Harbor Maintenance, for example. It is my understanding, frankly, that you estimate that full channel dimensions at the Nation's busiest 59 ports are available at less than 35 percent of the time.

Obvious question is, how do you propose to do more with less? We have fewer dollars.

The proposals go along with the territory. If you are going to make grand statements, you have an obligation to back them up.

Because it is a problem. It is a real problem.

I will be totally candid. This reminds me of the Administration's proposal on the Highway Trust Fund. Basically proposing $556 billion in highways, roads, bridges and so forth, but no proposal how to pay for it.

You probably could get the money for it if that were your decision.