Political Quotes

“As a co-chairman of the House Coast Guard Caucus and the Representative from southeastern Connecticut with a deep connection to the Coast Guard, I rise in strong support of the Coast Guard authorization bill and the hard work of Chairman Hunter and Ranking Member Garamendi. Every single day, the men and women of our Coast Guard are operating around the country and around the world to enforce our laws and protect our country. This bill provides them the tools and support they need to do this important work. In particular, I want to highlight a specific provision in this bill, section 219, that I was pleased to work with my colleague from Connecticut, Senator Blumenthal, and committee staff to bolster the National Coast Guard Museum. Despite a history that reaches back to the founding of our Nation, the Coast Guard is the only armed service without a national museum to highlight its heritage. Indeed, the Coast Guard this year is celebrating its 225th anniversary, and it is actually older than the U.S. Navy. Thankfully, efforts are underway to change this. The nonprofit National Coast Guard Museum Association is building national support and funding for a new museum in New London, Connecticut. When completed, Mr. Speaker, this facility will be a tribute to all who have served and those who serve today in the Coast Guard, and I am proud to support their efforts.…”