07/15/2014
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"We are an Arctic Nation."
"With her help, our bill will include $10.36 billion for the Coast Guard, $282 million above the President's request."
"The Coast Guard will forever be in my heart and in the hearts of my Louisiana constituents in light of its heroic efforts following Hurricane Katrina."
"I remain committed to providing the men and women of the Coast Guard the tools they need to accomplish your many missions."