Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I appreciate what you have provided here today, and I look forward to working with you to ensure that the capabilities that we have with the 425th are continued."

"We recognize that it is expensive, but we also recognize that it is the Coast Guard's study that it be not just one icebreaker but there actually be three polar icebreakers and three smaller icebreake..."

"You do recognize that Coast Guard's role, their mission truly has expanded dramatically as we are seeing greater activity within the Arctic region."

"We need both, and the recapitalization effort that you have spoken to is critically important for our country."