"The proposed recapitalization will accommodate 50 percent female recruits."
"The expansion of the Training Center Cape May is the expansion of the Coast Guard itself, and we must expand the Coast Guard to meet the national security challenges of our 21st century."
"We must ensure this project is fully funded and fully delivered."
"I applaud you for the creation of the Climate Risk Unit to focus on mitigating climate-related risks."
"I am very supportive of the steps the United States and the international community have taken to hold Putin and Russia as accountable and isolate him and his oligarchs from the global economy."
"It took congressional action to force the Coast Guard's hand. This is of great concern to me."
"It is the responsibility of Congress to prioritize the lives and public safety of crews and passengers."
"Oversight of safety measures is vital to protecting lives and property."
"I share my deepest condolences to the victims' families, some of whom have joined us here today."
"No amount of compensation can bring back a loved one or make the pain go away, but it is necessary to hold the responsible parties accountable."
"The Board also highlights the importance of safety management systems on all types of vessels to prepare crews for emergency scenarios."