"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..."
"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?"
"Could whistleblower retaliation cause service members to be reluctant to speak out about deficiencies in the Coast Guard?"
"That, frankly, is completely unacceptable."
"Not only is it unacceptable but it has a profoundly detrimental effect on the Coast Guard's ability to carry out its mission."
"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."
"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."
"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, this is the first time that the commandant has refused to attend a congressional hearing."
"Thank you, Madam Chair. And, once again, congratulations on this phenomenal hearing on such an important topic."
"Leave-taking is important to me, and here's the way that it allowed me not just to bond with my child but also to support my partner."
"So, the answer is no."