Peter DeFazio actually said...

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

"There is not a lot more land area in L.A.-Long Beach, and it is a heck of a long steam up the Columbia River to Portland."

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

"He stayed true to his values and the people of Alaska, and his service was extraordinary."