Cindy Hyde-Smith actually said...

"I agree with you on the smaller cities. Obviously a state like mine has all small cities and towns..."

"I'm just very concerned with the Coast Guard and their funds being drawn away from that and it's very concerning to me because they do play such a vital role."

"I am also glad to hear that the service is focused on providing jobs, additional outdoor recreation opportunities, and stability for rural and local economies."

"Taxpayers continue to face financial uncertainty from the pandemic, as we well know, and this should not be compounded by the Federal Government's inability to return money lawfully owed to them."