We have to find a way of getting both running and cooperating.
I think at least the Subcommittee would like to understand what the priorities are on various rulemakings
Will you commit that, if confirmed, the acquisitions that happen under your tenure as Commandant will follow the Coast Guard's Major Systems...
Funding was never the problem. In fact, the fact was that we had a blank check given to the Coast Guard.
Would you say that the conditions are continuing to change in the Arctic, and there is a need for a larger Coast Guard presence in the regio...
We certainly appreciate the investment in high-speed rail capacity.
we have to have a balance of managing our resources and addressing economic needs of the communities that we serve.
Are you committed to maintaining the Coast Guard's capacity for oil spill response?
The nominees before this committee today represent a number of agencies that are crucial to our Nation, our environment, and our economy.
While I remain a serious supporter of passenger rail, and was particularly gratified that my home state of Maine received a High Speed Rail ...
Can you commit to me and others that you will work with this committee on the future of the Coast Guard's polar icebreaker fleet?
If confirmed as Commandant, will you commit to embracing and enforcing the acquisition principles in reform legislation S. 1194 that is pass...
If we make this into a win or lose or a competitive thing, we are going to create a bigger gap.
Thank you to both of you on that.
I don't think anybody is saying status quo.
This subcommittee's job is to provide the oversight and resources to make sure that HUD can effectively fulfill its responsibilities.
Those jetties are so important to our shipping industry. That supports billions of dollars in economic activity throughout the region.
I really want to thank you and Assistant Secretary Darcy for coming out, visiting the dam and seeing first-hand how important this is to all...