Dan Webster: “For the purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern)…”

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

At the same time, we are here to examine what investments must be made into the Coast Guard's most valuable resource: its people.

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.