The plain fact is that the Arctic has emerged as a region in flux due to rising temperatures.
I am thrilled we are finally on track for an icebreaker, hopefully to be followed by five more.
I applaud the Coast Guard for releasing the 2019 Arctic Strategy. I think that that is a great step forward.
We have got to begin to deal with it much more pragmatically and strategically.
This has been a topic that has escaped the notice of past administrations and the Congress itself.
Congress needs to address this not only to help the economy, but also to promote basic public safety.
We must now act to address this challenge, by coming together and enacting legislation that will make a difference.
We owe the American people no less.
My parents' generation left us a world-class infrastructure system, and I look forward to working with you on these important initiatives to...
I used to say we were becoming Third World. And our colleague, Earl Blumenauer, said to me that it was insulting.
Thank you, Chairman DeFazio and Ranking Member Graves, and to the entire committee for giving me the chance to join you today to share my pe...