Daniel Sullivan actually said...

The Coast Guard's Polar Security Cutter initiative is clearly in our Nation's best interests in protecting this emerging maritime frontier.

I continue to harp upon prevention, but I also know that you can still can have fires, car accidents, despite all our efforts.

I think the communities along the North Coast are ready to provide the information that is required.

if God forbid we did have some kind of accident, we certainly do not have the capability to safely rescue them right now.