Dan Webster: “We need to be a $20 billion Coast Guard. We need to have $3 billion, at least, in our capital acquisition.”

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

eliminate the unjust double-tax on Social Security benefits

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.

We absolutely have to do better on this.