Dan Webster: “Thank you both for being here today. I really appreciate it.”

Congress must do better. The Commandant has said that the Coast Guard needs to be a $20 billion service by 2030, and I believe that should be the minimum.

Today, the subcommittee will receive testimony from the Coast Guard's icebreaking recapitalization efforts and the ability of the Service to meet its icebreaking and polar region responsibilities.

August 4th marked the 234th birthday of the Coast Guard, and the Service is celebrating that birthday tonight here at the Capitol.

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