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To date, we have yet to see such a plan, let alone a cost estimate or a timeline of the first vessel in the fleet.

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.

Thank you for your answer. I am hoping that there is also coming with that nine necessary vessels some sort of timeline.

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.