Dan Webster: “We have seen the benefits of mitigation firsthand in Florida.”

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.

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

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.

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.