Dan Webster: “Finning is not a problem within the U.S. The problem exists with other nations operating primarily on the high seas.”

We absolutely have to do better on this.

Members of the DOGE team are being vetted to ensure qualifications are met and then monitored by Treasury officials throughout their work.

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.

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.