I think it is just a waste of our resources to try to do it.

I want to spend the money where we get the best return on investment.

the impact of sequestration on the Coast Guard's ability to maintain its legacy assets

With regards to container screening in the SAFE Port Act, we required 100 percent screening of containers entering the U.S. earlier this year, but Secretary Napolitano deferred meeting this requirement until 2014.

In the relatively short history of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential, or TWIC, it is no understatement to say that the development and implementation of this program has been, at best, dismal and its record of achievement disappointing.

I, too, share your frustration with the lack of TSA's presence and, some might say, ability to be forthright with this committee.

We do not need an expensive, low-tech flash pass that provides little security. We need an inexpensive, high-tech security credential that contributes to port security.

The Government Accountability Office questions whether the TWIC has actually improved the security of our vessels, ports, and maritime infrastructure at all.

The Jones Act exists for good reason. It sustains a vibrant and strong domestic maritime industry.

U.S. industry has available capacity to move U.S. strategic oil reserves on U.S.-flag ships putting U.S. mariners to work.

I do not know of anyone on this committee who agreed with these controversial waivers.