Dan Webster: “I was unable to travel back to Washington due to illness. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No.…”

It is not enough to build airplanes in the U.S.--U.S. aviation must build safe airplanes in the U.S.

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.

How are these programs working? And are recruiting and retention numbers coming up?

I look forward to hearing what the Coast Guard is doing to ensure its members... have the buildings, facilities, and IT support they need and deserve.