"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."
"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 bes..."
"I do not know of anyone on this committee who agreed with these controversial waivers."
"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."
"The fiscal year 2013 budget includes $8 million to start a survey and design process for acquiring a new Polar icebreaker."
"I fully support the president's goal to double our exports between 2010 and 2015 and urge this committee to support these initiatives."
"I urge you to fully support programs that are focused on boosting manufacturing and increasing exports."
"America's future is dependent on us getting our investments right in this budget."