Does the Coast Guard have any history of examining these vessels for any reason, these particular vessels?

I think that is why for U.S. viewers of news on this particular case, we are in such shock hearing about stories of this particular captain.

Legislation to designate the San Juan Islands in Washington State as a National Conservation Area has been introduced in both the Senate by Senator Maria Cantwell and Senator Patty Murray and in the House by Representative Rick Larsen.

What specific reforms do you think would be most helpful that this panel should be promoting with regards to export control and ITAR?

The technology valley of death continues to grow.

There is a lack of skilled acquisition professionals.

The Federal acquisition process consists of many onerous rules and regulations.

What is/should be DOD's strategy for transitioning innovations developed at small businesses to the battlefield...

Government export control policies hinder the sale of U.S. goods and services to foreign buyers.

We would also like to hear your recommendations for ideas to bolster the existing defense industrial base.

Doing business with the DOD either the cost to enter the defense market or the cost to comply with defense regulations is prohibitive.

U.S. allies typically bar use of ITAR restricted items for space and military applications...