Peter DeFazio actually said...

"I would like to start by commending Admiral Schultz for his strong, steadfast leadership of the Coast Guard."

"All of the witnesses here before us today play a vital role--the Coast Guard, the Federal Maritime Commission, the Maritime Administration--in our Marine Transportation System."

"I have witnessed steadfast leadership of MARAD's Acting Administrator, Ms. Lucinda Lessley, during this time."

"Thank you, Chairman Carbajal. Thanks for this important hearing today."