I would appreciate that.

We are asking more of the Coast Guard, and yet we are not giving them sufficient assets to do what we are asking of them.

Of course, we are going to be stepping up next year as the United States will be chair of the Arctic Council.

I believe, first and foremost, that our priorities in the Arctic surround increasing commerce there.

I think this is an area, again, where in many senses this is a new frontier out here.

How we handle that going forward is going to be something of interest.

The recapitalization of the Coast Guard's assets is a priority that we both share.

I want to thank you for your support of DHS operations in and around my State, including, but not limited to the United States Coast Guard.

I would ask if you would consider taking another look at the Coast Guard's home porting strategy.

I will start off my questions to you by inviting you to Alaska.

I ask unanimous consent that MAJ Matthew Altman, a military fellow in my office, be given floor privileges for the remainder of the 113th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I join my colleagues today in a discussion about an issue that I think we all would agree is an issue that really tears at the heart, causes great anguish, as we think that those who have volunteered to serve our great Nation, who have…

the 2006 amendments required Annual Catch Limits and accountability measures designed to help prevent overfishing.

Since 1990, illegal and unlawful fishing is estimated to be a half a billion dollar problem to Alaska's economy--and we can regain control over our fisheries by better policing and enforcement at the ports where the fishing boats dock and…

To get to the closest courthouse. Weather permitting.

That is not acceptable in our Country. And I know it is not acceptable to you.

We don't have to have an Indian reservation system in Alaska to have self-governance.

Weather permitting. And oftentimes, weather is not permitting.

Your testimony today to try to describe how on a daily basis you deal with the realities of a family and a community that lacks basic protection.

Our young women cannot be afraid to speak out, for fear of local politics or retribution.

It is important to ask what I think Tamra would consider pretty basic questions, not really about the report.

I would like to thank Chairman Cantwell and Vice Chairman Barrasso for the scheduling this hearing on the Indian Law and Order Commission Report.

We have a responsibility to ensure that our laws are effective in Indian Country.

I obviously absolutely support the policy that our tribal court protective orders over our members or non-members in relationship with tribal members are honored.

Look at where we're from.