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Robert Byrd: The Coast Guard estimates that with its current resources it is unable to provide 6,840 cutter hours necessary to secure…

On the recordApril 12, 2010
The Coast Guard estimates that with its current resources it is unable to provide 6,840 cutter hours necessary to secure our ports, interdict illegal migrants, seize drugs, and save lives.
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Robert Byrd

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Byrd highlights the Coast Guard's resource limitations affecting port security and drug interdiction.

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