Garret Graves: “I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Louisiana is recognized for 5 minutes.”

Closed primaries, he said, distort democracy. They distort free markets.

Congresswoman Peltola has been a big advocate and supporter in educating the committee and following in the footsteps of Congressman Don Young in advocating for that State.

Madam Speaker, today and every day the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard carry out a critical mission: securing our borders, patrolling our waters, and saving American lives. As vice chair of the Coast Guard and Maritime…

I think that is fair, and I think they deserve it.