Dan Webster: “What are the goals of the Department in responding to this Committee's request?”

Thank you. And I would like to work with you as more decisions are issued this year.

I expect you and Admiral Allan to clearly articulate how you will acquire these vessels and what resources are required to carry out the Coast Guard's polar mission.

While recovery efforts continue, it is important that we also maintain stable trade flows.

Congress must do better. The Commandant has said that the Coast Guard needs to be a $20 billion service by 2030, and I believe that should be the minimum.