Salud Ortiz Carbajal: “The time for action is now. The longer we wait, the harder it is going to be to react.”

Budgetary decisions associated with the procurement of icebreakers cannot be made in a vacuum.

You broke the law in sharing classified information and in doing so, endangered the lives of our service members that you are responsible for.

I have called for your resignation. I didn’t think you were qualified before your confirmation, and you have done nothing to inspire confidence in your ability to lead competently.

I’m sure you have heard and seen the recent policy changes affecting the Coast Guard, and many of you have felt the whirlwind effects in very tangible ways.