I think we need to continue down that path, because too often, the politics in the State capital around the DOT entities play a bigger part than good policy decisions.
I would suggest that we invite her to meet with all members of this committee, so we can have a collaborative effort and continue to be bipa...
This is the first time this has ever been done in a Federal transportation program.
They are now asking for the moon, and if they get a little bit less than that, then they are happy with it.
The Coast Guard is a critical component of our Nation's defense and homeland security.
I have ongoing concerns with the Coast Guard being within the Department of Homeland Security.
There is nobody better, could be than Homeland Security Secretary for the Coast Guard's budget.
I think we are getting those two things mixed up.
If you were in the Department of Defense, I think it would match that.
I would much rather be the largest component within the Department of Homeland Security.
That is with the best Secretary in the world in U.S. history for Homeland Security is in there right now.