Sam Graves actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First of all, I want to thank you for holding this hearing."

"I will continue to work to ensure that the Coast Guard is fully funded and that the workforce who keep the service operating is not neglected."

"I am keenly aware that the agency is currently operating below its workforce needs, and this has impacted its ability to meet mission demands."

"Too often when Congress rushes to act it leads to doing more harm than good."