02/10/2020
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"The Coast Guard is the premier agency tasked with protecting the American people and safeguarding our national security interests along our shores and beyond."
"I have major concerns about the funding needed to keep up with the backlog in infrastructure, the investment in the new assets such as cutters and helicopters, and everyday support services to the fle..."
"As Ranking Member of this Subcommittee, I take my role of Coast Guard promoter very seriously."
"Turning a ship as old and large as the Coast Guard takes strong leadership, time, and commitment."