Dan Webster: “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.

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.

The House passed an authorization bill earlier this year that begins to appropriately resource the Coast Guard.

To the Coasties who joined us here today and across the world, thank you all for your unconditional service to our nation.