Peter DeFazio actually said...

"This important piece of legislation is an essential part of ensuring American workers and companies have a level playing field."

"We need to enhance our maritime interception, and the Coast Guard is the first line of defense there, and they need better assets."

"For too long the Coast Guard has been making do, and it is time that we moved ahead with the acquisition of new assets for the Coast Guard."

"Investment in assets for the Coast Guard, both personnel and equipment, would be a heck of a lot better than a static wall."