Dan Webster: “Shark finning, not to mention shark overfishing, is just not a problem here.”

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.

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.

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

Given these immense resources, it should come as no surprise that adversaries, including Russia and China, are working to assert themselves in the region.