For the Trump administration to not give a bonus to every single one of these hardworking women and men is wrong; they all deserve a bonus and back pay.

However, this activity has been dominated by Russian-flagged vessels, and both Russia and China have jockeyed for control of the region.

Thank you, Chairman Webster, for calling this hearing on a topic of great importance: icebreaking capabilities.

The region is rich in natural resources including 90 billion barrels of undiscovered oil, 30 percent of the world's undiscovered natural gas and $1 trillion in rare earth minerals.

There's never been a more important time for the United States to maintain and expand its leadership in the Arctic.

There has never been a more important time for the United States to maintain and expand its leadership in the Arctic.

Depending on which actors develop these resources--and how--the Arctic could either challenge or accelerate the global transition to clean energy and transportation.

I encourage all my colleagues to visit the Coast Guard, get out on the water, get up in the air with them, as I did in Pensacola, to truly see the value that they provide to our country.

So, it is clear we have a responsibility to ensure that those who are dedicating their lives to protecting us receive the resources and support they need to thrive, both on duty and off duty.

So, our Coasties deserve not only a robust healthcare system, but also the access to other services, like behavioral health services, that meet their needs promptly and effectively.

This hold slows recovery and hurts communities in their time of need.