I am really proud of you guys. I want you to understand that.

Where are the golden standards of which the United States military and the Coast Guard has always operated?

The United States Coast Guard is currently operating at approximately a 4,800-member deficit, and it's across its workforce.

I am speaking about standards.

I believe, in my opinion, it's due to this administration's woke military agenda, which prioritizes DEI initiatives instead of continuing the tradition of seeking the best of the best.

Are they as physically fit when they leave Cape May?

Nobody would ever say that somebody shouldn't be admitted because they are male, female, transgender, gay, straight. It's not what I am speaking about. I am speaking about standards.

I would respectfully disagree with you. We are where we are now. And certainly, look how that worked out for us.

I believe President Biden has failed our country. He grossly mishandled our Afghanistan withdrawal. It was a sign of weakness.

What we need in this country are those great words, 'peace through strength,' because where there is weakness, there is always war.

This, again, is a tragedy that President Biden could have prevented, but has failed to do so because he has created an era of weakness around the world.