Bonnie Coleman actually said...

"That generally indicates it is an area we need to make progress in."

"As the first female service chief in the history of our Nation, your leadership shows service members across the globe that the highest ranks of military service are no longer reserved solely for men."

"Thank you for having mentioned the fact that individuals who make those decision to stay in place, opt out of the promotion for the moment."

"We are excited for the support and, you know, all of the on-going conversation around what it would take to give both funding and authority for the Coast Guard to purchase a commercially-available ice..."