Mark Souder: “I thank the distinguished former chairman from North Carolina who's been a leader in the anti-narcotics efforts in the…”

“I thank the distinguished former chairman from North Carolina who's been a leader in the anti-narcotics efforts in the Judiciary Committee and elsewhere and a tireless combatant against illegal drugs. I also want to thank Chairman Oberstar who clearly knows the importance of the Coast Guard in the Great Lakes, and Ranking Member John Mica who headed the Drug Subcommittee, who I succeeded as chairman of that subcommittee a number of years ago; Subcommittee Chairman Cummings, who was the ranking member of the Drug Subcommittee over the last 6 years; and my friend Steve LaTourette as well. This resolution has a particular personal importance to me, too, beyond the larger question. The big bust of 42,845 pounds of cocaine was primarily done by the Coast Guard Cutter Sherman. Captain Charlie Diaz served as a detailee to our subcommittee for a number of years, and then was detailed to the Speaker's office, and I want to congratulate Charlie in particular and his crew on the Sherman.”