Elijah Cummings actually said...

I just want you to let us know what is your number one thing that you want them to do?

But don't make it so he has to stop working, he can no longer do his job just because of an administrative situation.

This is not a bash the Coast Guard hearing. This is about how do we work with the Coast Guard so that they can accomplish their mission.

I want to thank you, Ranking Member, for your statement, and I certainly join you in your words...