"Last week, when a containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the world saw how easily a major port can come grinding to a stop."
"The collapse of the Key Bridge exposed vulnerabilities and created an economic catastrophe for the country."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."
"Thank you, Mr. Chair, Chair Webster and Chair Gimenez, for gathering us here today in this beautiful, beautiful place called Miami for this important bipartisan joint hearing focused on our ports."
"This legislation will hold the Service's feet to the fire to make sure those recommendations are carried out."
"I think the evidence bears out that there is no negative impact in our recruitment and readiness with individuals that are transgender serving in our military."
"Perpetrators of sexual assault and sexual harassment and the command leaders who permit those actions must be held accountable."
"the Coast Guard deserves criticism and increased oversight for its handling of sexual assault and sexual harassment."
"I believe that, under the leadership of Admiral Fagan, the Service is now on the right path."
"They deserve a work environment free from sexual assault and harassment."
"the men and women serving in our Coast Guard, who we ask so much of, deserve better from their leadership."