Political Quotes

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VIII of Division A of the bill, add the following: SEC. ___. FINDINGS ON PORT PERFORMANCE. Congress finds the following: (1) America's ports play a critical role in the Nation's transportation supply chain network. (2) Reliable and efficient movement of goods through the Nation's ports ensures that American goods are available to customers throughout the world. (3) Breakdowns in the transportation supply chain network, particularly at the Nation's ports, can result in tremendous economic losses for agriculture, businesses, and retailers that rely on timely shipments. (4) A clear understanding of terminal and port productivity and throughput should help-- (A) to identify freight bottlenecks; (B) to indicate performance and trends over time; and (C) to inform investment decisions. SEC. ___. PORT PERFORMANCE FREIGHT STATISTICS PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Chapter 63 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 6314.…”