Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"The Port of Newark is the lifeblood of, not just our region's economy, but also our Nation's economy."

"This committee has the important responsibility of overseeing both the Federal Maritime Commission and NOAA."

"I wrote a law last year that requires NOAA to lead an inter-agency effort to study the effects of ocean acidification."

"It's essential that we make sure that our ports remain safe, secure, and strong."