On the recordDecember 11, 2023
In 1787, Alexander Hamilton wrote that 'a few armed vessels, judiciously stationed at the entrances of our ports, might at small expense, be made useful sentinels of the laws.'
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congress.govDan Webster: “In 1787, Alexander Hamilton wrote that 'a few armed vessels, judiciously stationed at the entrances of our ports, might…”
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Webster references Hamilton to highlight the Coast Guard's role in national security.
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