Dan Webster: “I think it is probably the only green filled passenger rail project that will be completed here in the next few years.”

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.

We just want to get ships built. That is all we want to do. Tell us how to do it. We will get the money for you.

Thank you for your answer. I am hoping that there is also coming with that nine necessary vessels some sort of timeline.

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.