As the new chairman of the subcommittee, I look forward to working closely with the Coast Guard and my colleagues to get new assets operating as quickly as possible, and to find other ways to improve readiness and enhance mission performance in a cost-effective manner.
On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
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Garamendi emphasizes collaboration to enhance Coast Guard readiness and performance.
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