John D. Porcari: “We need to, as I have mentioned before, level the playing field so that jurisdictions throughout the country can make…”

I would point out the easy stuff has been done. Since 2008, within the Federal Aviation Administration, we have cut $510 million out of the cost basis by reducing travel by 30 percent, IT savings of $36 million, $100 million from…

But how, on the other hand, can you justify additional public money without constantly looking at the demand-supply equation that exists out there?

There are real consequences for doing this. So we will continue to press for the appropriate avenues for resolution.

Why aren't we creating more U.S.-flag ships in this country? And what can we do to ensure that more of these ships are built and operated, owned and operated here?