Dan Webster: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this meeting. I do not have a question, but I would like to thank General Jackson…”

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.

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.

Members of the DOGE team are being vetted to ensure qualifications are met and then monitored by Treasury officials throughout their work.

At the same time, our nation has two operational icebreakers, one of which is dedicated to the Service's Antarctic mission in support of the National Science Foundation and is operating well past its intended service life.