06/10/2009
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"If confirmed as Commandant, will you commit to embracing and enforcing the acquisition principles in reform legislation S. 1194 that is passed out of this committee?"
"I think at least the Subcommittee would like to understand what the priorities are on various rulemakings"
"Can you commit to me and others that you will work with this committee on the future of the Coast Guard's polar icebreaker fleet?"
"While I remain a serious supporter of passenger rail, and was particularly gratified that my home state of Maine received a High Speed Rail grant of $35 million to extend our Downeaster service north ..."