Brian Babin actually said...

"The U.S. Coast Guard and American merchant mariners both are vital to keeping our ships moving and our waterways safe."

"The U.S. maritime industry keeps our Nation's economy running, without question."

"I find that extremely disturbing, given the project proponents are spending millions of their dollars to develop these projects, only to have them stalled in your agency."

"MARAD needs to be transparent, honest, and straightforward with private-sector partners."