Peter DeFazio actually said...

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

"This President has already mentioned his strong support for the Jones Act, unlike the last one, who didn't even know what it was."

"Unfortunately, the maritime industry has not been included in any of these."

"I supported adoption of that program as part of a T&I Committee amendment which also included assistance for port development and mariner education and training."