Peter DeFazio: “Climate change is an existential threat to our nation and the world, and I'm glad we're finally taking action.”

The Coast Guard does not have the privilege of ignoring the significant and consequential impacts that climate change is having on our environment.

As polar ice steadily decreases, new trade routes will emerge, linking Asia, North America, and Europe.

I just really think, even when we finally get to three functional, modern, major icebreakers, I mean, you still have the Antarctic mission and other things.

Being Chair of the Committee over the past four years has been the highlight of my 36-year career.