"I also believe that our policy... of trying to bring China into... the World Trade Organization will go down as one of the biggest miscalculations of policy in American history."
"Fentanyl is killing 70,000, 80,000 Americans every single year."
"They want to demonstrate authority and the ability for their Coast Guard to be able to enforce their laws."
"the 10 percent cut to the Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program is devastating."
"I honor the 4 of you for your service in public safety and the police department."
"I am firmly against the diversion and recognize the need for Congress to engage this issue more thoughtfully."
"I am proud to cosponsor Ranking Member Thompson's bill, the 'Fund the TSA Act,' which would end the diversion of passenger security fees and raise fees by $2 per trip to provide TSA with the resources..."
"If we don't invest more in technology, are we going to fall behind those countries in the ability to protect the American passenger?"
"To carry out its 11 statutory missions, the Coast Guard depends on a variety of assets."
"It is therefore critical that the Coast Guard be able to acquire the assets necessary to perform their duties."
"The Coast Guard has so far commissioned 54 out of the 71 planned Fast Response Cutters."
"However, the Coast Guard has experienced major setbacks with both the Polar Security Cutter and Offshore Patrol Cutter programs."