James M. Jeffords: “I join my senior Senator in this amendment, which will help make Vermont summers on Lake Champlain a little bit better.…”

“I join my senior Senator in this amendment, which will help make Vermont summers on Lake Champlain a little bit better. Mr. President, I wish to thank the managers of this legislation for accepting this important amendment. I would especially like to thank the chairman of the Commerce Committee, Senator Pressler, and the ranking member, Senator Hollings, for their assistance with this measure. Mr. President, included in the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, Jones Act waivers allow for vessels transporting cargo within U.S. waters which are not U.S. built, owned, and manned be given the right to do so. With the passage of this amendment, the Spirit of Ethan Ellan II, which was built in the United States and operated under Canadian ownership for a short time, will be able to resume operations as a United States vessel on Lake Champlain in time for the summer tourist season. The Spirit of Ethan Allen II will provide an invaluable service to Vermonters and tourists who come to appreciate Vermont's beautiful setting.”