That is what these consortia are able to do. They are able to build capacity so that these many, many much smaller and much less advantaged tribes, they are the most disadvantaged, they are the ones that need it most, and yet they have the…

I would ask that our teams sit down and talk about this, because as we are talking about it, you have a deadline that is coming up with opportunities for grant funding that is going to make a difference to tribes.

Alaska is also a border state, a northern border state with extensive border

I happen to believe very strongly in Admiral Fagan's comments that this is an extraordinary return for American people.

I know that Senator Shaheen spoke with you about H2Bs.

Alaska is also a border state, a northern border state with extensive border

Well, know that we're paying close attention to Coast Guard.

It's kind of embarrassing to think that a country like India is going to have an icebreaker in the water before we would.

Let's visit on that because I'd also like to talk to you about the potential for the Ukrainian people that have come to Alaska, many of whom have had prior experience within the seafood industry and are looking for those opportunities, but…

We are lagging and a commercially available icebreaker is just going to be a gap-filler.

Alaska is really the first line of defense for our nation up there.

Well, know that we're paying close attention to Coast Guard.

Know that again what we want to do is get to a long-term solution to that program.

Well, know that we're paying close attention to Coast Guard.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I happen to believe very strongly in Admiral Fagan's comments that this is an extraordinary return for American people.

Let's visit on that because I'd also like to talk to you about the potential for the Ukrainian people that have come to Alaska, many of whom have had prior experience within the seafood industry and are looking for those opportunities, but…

Alaska is really the first line of defense for our nation up there.