05/05/2010
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"In light of the obligation under international law for all ships to aid mariners in distress, we would expect other navies to assist U.S. flagged ships and we have seen that occur, most recently with ..."
"we want all of the above."
"This is a program where liberals and conservatives get together and say, this is what Government should be doing."
"I am concerned that the lapse in authorization may leave the agency vulnerable to funding cuts during the appropriations cycle."