Peter DeFazio: “Making real, substantial progress towards saving lives requires a strong commitment to safety as the highest priority.”

I think there is going to be a lot of work coming.

The idiots in the Senate have been unable to approve the Law of the Sea Treaty, so, we don't have full standing to object to Russia continually extending claims further and further into the Arctic region.

Being Chair of the Committee over the past four years has been the highlight of my 36-year career.

As polar ice steadily decreases, new trade routes will emerge, linking Asia, North America, and Europe.