Peter DeFazio actually said...

"I am disappointed. I know it's because of the trolls at OMB that the Coast Guard has only requested a 0.3-percent increase in their overall budget."

"I hope the Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Dan Maffei can update us on the status of Fact Finding No. 29 and provide any recommendations for minimizing supply chain disruptions that may flow from..."

"I will work to see that the Congress steps in yet again to reverse the budget request's harmful impact on the Coast Guard's acquisition budget and, in turn, the Service's future mission capabilities."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."