Dan Webster: “I'd like to inquire if the gentleman from Florida has any more speakers because I am prepared to close.”

August 4th marked the 234th birthday of the Coast Guard, and the Service is celebrating that birthday tonight here at the Capitol.

We need to be a $20 billion Coast Guard. We need to have $3 billion, at least, in our capital acquisition.

To the Coasties who joined us here today and across the world, thank you all for your unconditional service to our nation.

Thank you both for being here today. I really appreciate it.