The Coast Guard is the lead agency tasked with maritime safety, law enforcement and national security in the Arctic but, with current resources, it cannot meet the demand.
Rick Larsen: “The Coast Guard is the lead agency tasked with maritime safety, law enforcement and national security in the Arctic but…”
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Larsen highlights the Coast Guard's resource challenges in the Arctic.
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