"Could whistleblower retaliation cause service members to be reluctant to speak out about deficiencies in the Coast Guard?"
"So, this is not just in a matter limited to Lieutenant Commander Young-McLear's experience. This seems to be something of a pattern and that there are other examples of retaliation going on in the Coa..."
"His refusal to appear here today casts doubt on how seriously the Coast Guard is taking the disturbing findings of the Inspector General and of this committee."
"I would like to thank Lieutenant Commander Young-McLear for her service to our Nation and her bravery in speaking out and being here with us today."
"I am surprised to hear that the commandant is issuing policies that he is not able or willing to make time to discuss with Congress."
"So, clearly, the Coast Guard must take additional steps to ensure that service members who blow the whistle are protected from this kind of retaliation."
"That, frankly, is completely unacceptable."
"So, there is a pattern of reporting about race-based cases and there is a separate pattern of reporting of retaliation against whistleblowing. Is that correcting?"
"I think one of the questions and one of the concerns that we have is that it may not just be limited, you know, to one area."
"Thank you, Madam Chair. And, once again, congratulations on this phenomenal hearing on such an important topic."
"So, the markets decide."