Dan Webster: “Today, our Subcommittee will receive testimony on the National Academy of Sciences Report entitled 'The Coast Guard's…”

We absolutely have to do better on this.

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

At the same time, we are here to examine what investments must be made into the Coast Guard's most valuable resource: its people.

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.