Dan Webster: “I would like to inquire as to how much time remains on both sides. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Emerson). The gentleman…”

The United States has relied on the Coast Guard's persistent presence to demonstrate American sovereignty in the Arctic since the United States acquired Alaska in 1867.

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.

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.

We absolutely have to do better on this.