Daniel B. Maffei: “``Neither House, during the session of Congress, shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three…”

A strong and engaged Federal Maritime Commission is vital for ensuring some stability for American businesses and consumers in a world filled with uncertainty.

It is important that the FMC is sufficiently funded so that it can properly carry out these reforms, which will greatly benefit American businesses and the American consumer.

The U.S. military was never stronger than it was in 2008... strength alone is not the answer.

Make no mistake, no part of the world escapes the consequences of a system operating at the limits of its capabilities.