Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024. I am proud to have played a part in its development and passage out of committee. I appreciate the bipartisan leadership of Chairman Sam Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chair Webster. This legislation is an example of how working together in a bipartisan way can result in good legislation. As one of the six branches of the armed services, the U.S. Coast Guard protects our national security and is an essential asset to DoD missions overseas. Often facilitating diplomatic relations resulting from unique authorities, the Coast Guard fosters partnerships with other countries not easily achieved by other branches. This bill will renew and enhance support for critical missions of the U.S. Coast Guard. Every day, coasties work to safeguard our economic interests and ensure the fluidity of the marine transportation system. They maintain our Nation's waterways for the sake of commerce and human and environmental safety. Time after time, these brave coasties have demonstrated their resourcefulness, but they need our support. The increased funding in today's bill signals our confidence in the Coast Guard and begins down the road to providing the resources coasties need to successfully complete their missions.…”