Will you commit to this committee that if confirmed, one of the first things you will do is direct MARAD to issue these five licenses consistent with the statute. I commit you to following the law and I understand from you and from the President how important American energy independence is and how important these applications and permits are to making sure that happens. And I would also ask you in particular to expedite review of Delphin's reapplication in Texas. The way they've been treated, it just hasn't been right. Absolutely. (28:26–28:36)
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Asserts the importance of applications and permits for achieving American energy independence.
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