Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. Congressman Young brought a distinct candor and a character to Congress. This body and our country are better off thanks to his service, and he will be dearly missed. I am proud to note that this legislation authorizes $120 million for the construction of new barracks at the United States Coast Guard Training Center Cape May in New Jersey. The barracks project will expand opportunities for women to serve in the Coast Guard as well as expand the training center's recruitment capacity by 25 percent. The United States must project strength, and this legislation will ensure that the United States is ready to address the challenges presented by adversaries such as Russia and China. Mr. DeFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Malliotakis).”