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.
Byrd highlights the Coast Guard's resource limitations affecting port security and drug interdiction.
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Makes the majority leader and the majority party the subject of the minority, subject to the control and the will of the minority.
I have said that, as long as the Senate retains the power to amend and the power of unlimited debate, the liberties of the people will remain secure.
The Framers recognized that a minority can be right and that a majority can be wrong.