Rick Larsen: “I urge this committee to fund those initiatives that support a trade policy that promotes exporting our goods and not…”

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

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

It is more effective and less costly to prevent pollution than to clean up pollution.

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.