Cory Booker actually said...

"Without this reaffirmation, and without a clear commitment that the government will work diligently to achieve this objective, we will continue to lack the coordinated approach to a national maritime ..."

"I want to begin, as I always do, with thanking her for her leadership and for holding this hearing on this critical role in maritime industry in our Nation and, frankly, to deal with our Nation's econ..."

"the more we wait, the more expensive it gets, not just because when you are trying to fix your roof, the longer you wait, the worse the damage gets, but also because the cost of capital right now is a..."

"This country's ports, vessels, and Merchant Marine forces are absolutely critical to our Nation's economic growth and military preparedness and disaster relief efforts."