Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"I would hope that you wouldn't keep using a reference to 'as old as World War II.'"

"Frankly, the Coast Guard is required to do so. Thank you. And we're going to work hard to make sure you have the resources."

"The Coast Guard is vital to fulfilling that mission of protecting our shores."

"Does that include developing better specs for drilling and accident prevention? Is that something the Coast Guard would be taking on?"