Dan Webster: “The infrastructure at the Academy, because it is dilapidated in some cases, does that hinder your attraction of new…”

the resources required to build, homeport, and maintain Polar Security Cutters are substantial.

The United States has relied on the Coast Guard's persistent presence to demonstrate American sovereignty in the Arctic since the United States acquired Alaska in 1867.

I have major concerns about the funding needed to keep up with the backlog in infrastructure, the investments in new assets such as cutters and helicopters and everyday support services to the fleet.

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.