Dan Webster: “I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from…”

At the same time, we are here to examine what investments must be made into the Coast Guard's most valuable resource: its people.

This reminds of us the vital importance of the Coast Guard in protecting our nation's waterways.

August 4th marked the 234th birthday of the Coast Guard, and the Service is celebrating that birthday tonight here at the Capitol.

While recovery efforts continue, it is important that we also maintain stable trade flows.