If we're not putting steel together now... we could get behind the curve, which would have a devastating economic impact.

Given the myriad tasks we ask of the Coast Guard, I believe now is the time to increase the Coast Guard's budget, not cut it.

I appreciate your comments that we may see more heavy ice as a result of the changing jet stream.

I find reports of the Trump administration's plan to cut the budget of the Coast Guard by as much as 14 percent to be troubling and disconnected with the value of this unique military service.

The Coast Guard is absolutely essential to making the Great Lakes accessible, clean and safe for commercial and recreational users alike.

this could be existential if they take over your automobile.

some of the cuts that are reportedly outlined in the OMB's draft budget include the elimination of all 10 of the Coast Guard's Maritime Safety and Security Teams

I believe that now is the time to increase the Coast Guard's budget, not to cut it.

It's wonderful to have the first hearing of the Subcommittee to be with the Coast Guard, which, of course, plays a critical role in ensuring maritime safety and the security of our Nation.

I think it is interesting and would like to have your comment that while the Russians are moving forward in violation of that treaty, on the one hand; on the other hand, when it comes to the START treaty, they seem to be in compliance…

I think it is among our greatest advantages and has been for decades.

a patchwork of differing restrictions on UAS flights could affect the FAA's ability to control airspace and flight patterns, and ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.

on rollcall vote No. 86, the confirmation of the nomination of Seema Verma to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, I was not recorded because I was absent due to a flight delay. Had I been present, I would…

it is best to have some very clear rules of the road, very clear regulations and not have a patch work that can get in the way of this innovation.

I have to agree with my colleagues up here that today is, indeed, a very sad day for the Marine Corps and for our Services. Without question, disgusting, absolutely reprehensible behavior that needs to be aggressively dealt with, and it…

I rise today to express my opposition to the confirmation of Seema Verma as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, known as CMS. As CMS Administrator, Ms. Verma would oversee healthcare coverage for more than 55…

Does the Air Force consider support or opposition in an installation's community as part of that process?

When you look at Russia's navy operations right now in the EUCOM theater, which includes a significant footprint in the Arctic, which is growing dramatically without necessary response from us.

My concern is that if we wait until a country like Iran, for example, develops missiles that threaten the Homeland, we may be too late given that long timeline.

I know that on one level in this country, we are linked economically, and they are not an adversary today, but they have the potential to be one in the future.

What do you consider some of the main benefits and tradeoffs that we need to consider as this technology moves forward?

The LCS continues to meet stated Navy requirements and operational demands.

In fact, I was struck that, last week, the Marine Corps conducted an exercise at Camp Pendleton on the future of amphibious warfare, which included using robots as the first boots on the ground, resupplying troops with drones, and even…

I would assume you are looking for an active and vibrant community that is very excited about the basing.

The continuation of the LCS program will also enhance the Navy's warfighting posture.