Salud Carbajal actually said...

"Members of the Coast Guard are truly the backbone of the Service."

"Combating international illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing ensures equitable access to food, safeguards our oceans, and prevents forced labor and human trafficking."

"Drug interdiction stops the flow of drugs before they reach American shores and combats transnational criminal organizations."

"I want to take this opportunity to discuss what has been and continues to be my top priority for the Coast Guard: its people."