Jay Rockefeller

I hope that the Senator from Texas, Kay Bailey Hutchison, will be a partner in this as we go forward.

A recent study by the Consumer Federation of America found that rail shipping rates for captive shippers are $3 billion higher than they would be if the market were competitive.

We could save families money, we could lessen our dependence on that foreign oil, we'd create a lot of jobs in the United States.

America is stronger in the global marketplace, and that means jobs and economic security are more important than ever.

The ill effects of railroad consolidation and immunity from the antitrust laws are exemplified in the case of captive shippers.

I've introduced legislation designed to repeal this obsolete antitrust exemption.

I rise today to introduce the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act. Radio spectrum is a very valuable resource. It can grow our economy and put new and innovative wireless services in the hands of consumers and businesses. It…

This is actually the first time, I think, in committee's history, that we have had precisely this kind of, writ large, online privacy hearing.

I rise today to introduce the Coalfield Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2010, CARE Act. Senator Goodwin joins me in introducing this important legislation. It is the first bill we have worked together on, and I look forward to…

I believe the Coast Guard needs more resources and more support to do its job, period.

Preventing terrorists from using our maritime transportation system to smuggle weapons or people into this country is very important to our economic security.

I'm interested in your response to matters relating to terrorism and destruction in America.

The whole concept of the military getting the amount of money that it gets, I think, is beginning to wear on the American people just a bit.

Every day, terrorists are hard at work at hatching new plans to do America harm.

The very size, location, and constant movement at ports makes them vulnerable to a potential terrorist attack.

I think we're going into an era where we have to deal with a new toughness about budget.

the economic importance of ports, vessels, and waterways, their security is absolutely critical.

In the last year alone, we have seen one terrorist try to blow up an airplane on Christmas Day.

Senator Rockefeller proposes the 'Securing Health for Ocean Resources and Environment Act,' or the 'SHORE Act,' which invests in a variety of improvements to NOAA and the Coast Guard.

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I'll put my statement in the record, but I'd probably revise it to make it copy what Mr. McIntyre said.

It's a busy time here.

I do firmly believe we can do better--and can do more--to protect our youth online.

Congress also has a critical role to play. If companies do not act to better address children's online needs, then Congress should.

Common sense dictates that three miles from the shore is the crucial area that needs protection from all types of response vessels.