Dan Webster: “To build a strong foundation for a successful economy, our Nation requires a significant investment.”

Thank you. And I would like to work with you as more decisions are issued this year.

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

However, this committee is well aware also of the aging infrastructure and workforce shortages and insufficient budget that has operationally constrained the Coast Guard for--more than just this year--many years.

the resources required to build, homeport, and maintain Polar Security Cutters are substantial.