Peter DeFazio: “The U.S. freight transportation network is critical to the economy of this Nation: 17.7 billion tons of freight valued…”

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

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.

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