Mark Begich actually said...

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

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

"If feel uncomfortable answering, just tell me."

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