"I want to thank the Chairwoman, Ranking Member, and Members of the committee for this opportunity to testify today."
"Water infrastructure is vital to moving goods throughout the country from products we all use in our everyday lives, to crops and goods we produce domestically and send abroad."
"The Water Resources Development Act is necessary legislation that provides for improvements to the Nation's ports, inland waterways, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources ..."
"I agree with General Lyons and think it is time to reverse this dangerous trend."
"The Port of Virginia is a national gateway for commerce, supporting businesses across the country."
"I look forward to working with the committee, the Corps of Engineers, and Virginians as we move forward to implementing WRDA 2020."
"The Army Corps of Engineers is critical to our state, from the Norfolk Harbor Channel Deepening project, the Elizabeth River Southern Branch Navigation Improvements Project, and waterways restorations..."
"I seek a permanent solution to the full use of annual HMT revenues."
"Increased shipping traffic and larger vessels are straining the port's current capacity."
"As a proud representative of the Commonwealth of Virginia, home to the Port of Virginia--one of the largest and busiest ports on the eastern seaboard--advancing the work being done by the Port of Virg..."
"Unlocking the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is key to ensuring we're not just adding to the $100 billion dollar backlog."