Peter DeFazio: “We don't have to give in to any international covenant to have that.”

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

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.

We have to provide resources to the Coast Guard so they can mitigate the effects of climate change in their operational planning.

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