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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.

Today, the subcommittee will receive testimony from the Coast Guard's icebreaking recapitalization efforts and the ability of the Service to meet its icebreaking and polar region responsibilities.

I look forward to hearing from you on what you are doing to address those challenges.

Today, our subcommittee meets to highlight the extraordinary successes of the men and women of the Coast Guard.