Dan Webster: “On rollcall No. 346, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________”

the resources required to build, homeport, and maintain Polar Security Cutters are substantial.

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.

This reminds of us the vital importance of the Coast Guard in protecting our nation's waterways.

To date, we have yet to see such a plan, let alone a cost estimate or a timeline of the first vessel in the fleet.