"Thank you, sir. And please keep me informed as you work through the award process."
"I would like to work with you as more decisions are issued this year."
"It's kind of a crisis everywhere."
"Before we begin, I want to mention the recent tragedy in the Port of Baltimore. First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victims and their families."
"To protect this crucial economic engine, we need to make the necessary investments and ensure our ports can effectively confront physical and cyber-threats."
"The United States has neglected a core element of its security and prosperity--its historic maritime strength."
"If we had a say in the final bill, we probably wouldn't have had so many discretionary grant programs."
"the drawn-out timeline for MARAD and DOT during the grant obligation process...forces recipients to adjust their scopes due to inflation."
"We meet here today to examine the Coast Guard's implementation of the recommendations from the Accountability and Transparency Review."
"I look forward to hearing more about the Coast Guard's multitiered effort to mitigate its recruiting challenges."
"we want the fastest, best, smartest, most focused, and toughest military on the face of the globe."