I cannot imagine how this agency is supposed to execute these responsibilities with a $13 billion budget.
Peter DeFazio: “I cannot imagine how this agency is supposed to execute these responsibilities with a $13 billion budget.”
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DeFazio critiques the Coast Guard's budget compared to its responsibilities.
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