Mark Begich actually said...

"I want to let you know, in the state legislature in Alaska, they've allocated I think just shy of $2 million."

"If feel uncomfortable answering, just tell me."

"I think minimum is the right word--at least two operational, large-scale icebreakers, at minimum."

"The fact is, the Coast Guard is constantly put at the back of the line for resources, constantly forced to do more with less."