Dan Webster: “So part of what WRRDA does is give us an opportunity to look at alternative financing, which we are aggressively doing…”

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.

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.

Thank you both for being here today. I really appreciate it.

We just want to get ships built. That is all we want to do. Tell us how to do it. We will get the money for you.