"Piracy, particularly off the Somalia coast, is a disruptive threat to world shipping."
"It is clear that today's pirate is no Jack Sparrow."
"There are a lot of senior leaders in the legislative and executive branch that do not understand this threat."
"Bioterrorism could place at risk the lives of hundreds of thousands, and cause $1 trillion in economic disruption, per event."
"Bioterrorism is a serious threat, and it will become even more so if we don't take appropriate actions."
"It is one of those where there is no end in sight at this point."
"It is a problem that exists in large part because of the desperation of the pirates themselves."
"I hope that you will involve me and my office as well, in trying to sort this out."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the opportunity to testify before the Subcommittee on behalf of high priority project requests."
"Recovery dollars are already going to work in Washington State and in my district."
"I look forward to working with you and Chairman Oberstar to make a significant investment in our Nation's transportation infrastructure."