10/28/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"They carry enormous pride for our country, though not as visible as some of the other services."
"So, House Republicans dangerously slashed funding that would support port securities by 55 percent below this year's level."
"Make no mistake--the brave men and the women of the Coast Guard are always there when we need them, and they never let us down."
"Simply put, the men and women of the Coast Guard are America's eyes and ears on the seas, and the American people remain safe because of them."