"Unfortunately, the maritime industry has not been included in any of these."
"I supported adoption of that program as part of a T&I Committee amendment which also included assistance for port development and mariner education and training."
"I applaud President Biden for affirming support for the Jones Act; the industry needs strong Federal support in order to weather this storm."
"If we don't do this, we are going to have a bigger bill for Americans to pay later."
"It is urgent that we get this done before March 1st because people are going to be making life-changing decisions based on whether or not they have a job."
"Congress is an independent entity. So we are going to accomplish his goals and some of our own."
"This program has to continue for the people that this directly affects and the stress and strain that they are under right now."
"I appreciate your voice and the chairman's voice and the ranking member's voice, and all our voices, in urging President Biden to include an additional round of PSP funding in any coronavirus package."
"I think the trade-off would be beneficial. Thank you."
"Thank you for holding this hearing on the important steps that need to be taken to protect all transportation users from COVID-19."
"I am thankful, however, that we now have a common-sense national strategy unveiled by the Biden administration."