Peter DeFazio actually said...

"I said, well, how is it free when we have to compete with the Communist government of China? That is not a free market."

"It is essential that the U.S. maritime industry maintain a state of readiness and sustain our critical responsibility in the supply chains."

"We can be one again. But we can't compete with virtual slave labor, poorly maintained ships, et cetera."

"We cannot, and should not, have to compete with foreign-flag vessels that are flagged in countries that really don't exist, like Liberia."