Cory Booker actually said...

"For many decades, the U.S. has relied on the U.S. Merchant Marine with its fleet of commercial vessels and crew of U.S. mariners to assist the military during times of war and national emergency."

"The country's port vessels and merchant marine forces, we know, as has been said, are critical to this nation's economy."

"And it just seems to me you're really drilling down on some logistics issues."

"So, you know, the real Ranking Member and power on this committee, Senator Nelson--we talked about this question."