I want to commend the former chairman of this subcommittee, Congressman Elijah Cummings, for his determined efforts in past Congresses to instill greater accountability and transparency to this initiative, which is of critical importance to our maritime security.
Commending Cummings for his efforts in improving Coast Guard accountability.
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