I would classify it as an opportunity. We share the strong belief that the Jones Act both protects U.S. jobs and protects U.S. national interests.
John D. Porcari: “I would classify it as an opportunity. We share the strong belief that the Jones Act both protects U.S. jobs and…”
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Porcari emphasizes the importance of the Jones Act for U.S. jobs and national interests.
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