Rick Larsen actually said...

"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."

"It is incumbent on the Coast Guard and Congress to do everything that we can to ensure cadets are not exposed to sexual assault or harassment at the Academy."

"Have we forgotten our commitment to providing our law enforcement with the tools they need to protect all Americans?"

"the combined effect of irregular operations [caused] by [controller] staff shortages erodes the margin of safety in the NAS."