Peter DeFazio: “We have to write an energy and water appropriations bill that spends the money”

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

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

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

I just really think, even when we finally get to three functional, modern, major icebreakers, I mean, you still have the Antarctic mission and other things.