On the recordJuly 17, 2023
Unfortunately, the Coast Guard's icebreaking capabilities are outmatched by our enemies, and rising threats from China and Russia pose a serious risk to American prosperity and security.
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Thanedar warns about the inadequacy of U.S. Coast Guard capabilities against threats from China and Russia.
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