10/18/2023
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"I would like to give you an opportunity to elaborate on how increased thresholds can help not only your business but other small businesses."
"Currently, the Coast Guard is operating with nearly 5,000 fewer guardsmen and guardswomen than they need."
"Recently with Representative Gonzalez-Colon we introduced the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, which would ensure that our Coast Guard men and women get paid in the event of a Government shutdown."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's important hearing."