Mike Gallagher actually said...

"So, to have a presence there most of the year, all year around, just projects U.S. national interests and projects our sovereignty over that area."

"If we, as a nation, are serious about protecting U.S. life and sovereignty in the Arctic."

"This is a signal. It is not unlike a signal that NATO provides, where we have multiple partners."

"I fear we risk losing our dominance as an Arctic state if we don't take more aggressive action."