WEBVTT 00:23.040 --> 00:23.250 The one. 00:23.890 --> 00:27.220 What's going more really but uh I was bleeding and the on a high 00:27.220 --> 00:31.460 note so maybe we just and right there but I have some important 00:31.460 --> 00:34.350 comments to make your first of all I'd like to recognize and 00:34.350 --> 00:37.620 bastion campbell and thank you for being here in the work that 00:37.620 --> 00:40.680 we're doing in central america today a connors when grey goose 00:40.680 --> 00:44.360 like you for joining us here is well a delegation from alaska 00:44.470 --> 00:46.970 of we school does whether up justin your workout. 00:47.510 --> 00:51.090 Um and also were were are and add the director of the office 00:51.090 --> 00:55.100 of national drug control policy michael but actually might receive 00:55.250 --> 00:59.620 here is. Well uh also are retired wigan ACS for we're gonna have 00:59.620 --> 01:03.520 a separate meeting tomorrow up the hear from you uh uh how become 01:03.520 --> 01:06.690 starters doing from the outside looking and as we share with 01:06.690 --> 01:10.440 you how things are going from the inside looking out thing of 01:10.440 --> 01:13.900 your from our senior check-in of why cores. Well in all of you 01:14.010 --> 01:16.430 are me by being here today as well. 01:17.310 --> 01:20.850 And today the coast guard is standing watch on seven congress 01:21.000 --> 01:24.530 forced the world and so for those of you standing a watch in 01:24.530 --> 01:27.900 our coast guard bees remarks are destined for you as well. 01:28.550 --> 01:31.700 Thank you for standing the watch and it's more honor issuer common 01:31.700 --> 01:35.410 ought to Cirque du ash use or our nation today. 01:36.490 --> 01:40.940 The before given to my remarks of maybe them falling what's happening 01:40.940 --> 01:43.940 with a continuing resolution in our federal government. 01:44.530 --> 01:47.600 And trust me more keep me a close ally on that this is not the 01:47.600 --> 01:51.070 first time that our service was found ourselves in a continuing 01:51.070 --> 01:55.360 resolution uh. We have members should us senior executive service 01:55.360 --> 01:59.000 representatives from our apartment from our components and da chess. 01:59.710 --> 02:02.940 Uh in we will get through this I am very optimistic in the for 02:02.940 --> 02:06.950 saying everyone chanel with. Well what happens on friday and 02:07.490 --> 02:08.280 You get paid. 02:08.840 --> 02:09.720 With your acted. 02:10.250 --> 02:14.970 Retire or civilian you will get pay and I am very optimistic 02:14.970 --> 02:17.930 that we we get through this and that is not the focus of why 02:17.930 --> 02:22.250 remarks today of because that is a theory near-term prices are 02:22.250 --> 02:26.580 what I wanna share with you is a long range you the strategic 02:26.580 --> 02:31.060 to as we look at the state of the costar and the 20 for central. 02:32.270 --> 02:36.110 Before goes where it would be instructive from a and the first 02:36.110 --> 02:39.730 start with a chapter apart costar history. 02:41.500 --> 02:44.780 And there's really dates back to our first common a. 02:45.770 --> 02:48.380 One hundred years ago that was a bells work worked off. 02:49.390 --> 02:52.700 It was sworn in as are first common are back in 19 fifty. 02:53.980 --> 02:59.460 And at this point in time. There was the Of economic and up efficiency 02:59.460 --> 03:03.880 actor was being studied up to look gets savings within the federal government. 03:04.940 --> 03:09.370 To combined this services of a life saving service revenue cutter 03:09.370 --> 03:11.510 service a white house your of. 03:12.940 --> 03:16.820 And at this point in time. Many don't realize how close we came 03:16.820 --> 03:18.430 to not being a coaster. 03:19.060 --> 03:21.510 Under this efficiency and economic study. 03:22.380 --> 03:26.160 As are looking for a one million dollar annual savings was spot 03:26.160 --> 03:29.760 wiki get rid of the United States Comscore or the three purer 03:29.760 --> 03:30.730 was ever merge. 03:31.340 --> 03:32.940 To form today's coaster. 03:33.600 --> 03:36.300 For gas savings of one million dollars. 03:37.270 --> 03:40.520 However this effort when he took a look at it was gonna cost 03:40.520 --> 03:41.530 the federal government. 03:42.060 --> 03:43.480 Fifty% more. 03:44.010 --> 03:48.140 To accomplish the mission. It's of a coast guard else were and 03:48.140 --> 03:48.970 are federal government. 03:50.030 --> 03:51.240 The commission concluded. 03:51.950 --> 03:54.260 That without a coast guard the department of treasury. 03:54.960 --> 03:58.120 Justice. Interior aquaculture. 03:58.720 --> 04:03.740 Commerce in a way blue what have to acquire maritime capabilities 04:04.030 --> 04:04.710 in of eighty. 04:05.420 --> 04:06.990 What after reposition ships. 04:07.540 --> 04:09.320 For search and rescue operations. 04:10.280 --> 04:11.270 There was neither efficient. 04:11.960 --> 04:13.570 Nor was that economic. 04:14.650 --> 04:18.830 Tylenol Burke top Peru 100 years ago that the coast guard is 04:18.860 --> 04:23.610 the most effective. Economic and efficient service. To carry 04:23.610 --> 04:28.000 out inherently governmental operations cost a wide array. 04:28.520 --> 04:29.210 Of nations. 04:30.300 --> 04:34.000 Any new that this highly skilled team a professional mariner PS. 04:35.160 --> 04:37.110 Was indispensable to achieving. 04:37.620 --> 04:39.900 National American objectives. 04:40.730 --> 04:42.020 So hold the ball forming. 04:43.220 --> 04:46.090 This they might first they become start address. So I'm going 04:46.090 --> 04:50.360 to began by talking about extraordinary people serving our nation 04:50.360 --> 04:52.200 today immunise space coast guard. 04:52.870 --> 04:55.070 That's or 88000 active duty. 04:56.070 --> 05:01.110 Research so billion an all volunteer form story in utero some 05:01.110 --> 05:03.500 of that for mash chief petty officer can't corral. 05:04.650 --> 05:07.700 These are men and women serving on all seven conference today 05:07.730 --> 05:13.000 ensuring safety security and economic prosperity of our nation's 05:13.000 --> 05:18.080 waters American interests are being met on all corners of you are. 05:19.400 --> 05:23.420 I recently had the pleasure of meeting pity also rebecca tap culture. 05:24.020 --> 05:27.730 She served to join inter agency task force out from key west for. 05:28.450 --> 05:32.280 Rebecca is a tactful action officer. She's responsible for moderate 05:32.280 --> 05:34.640 42 million square miles of pollution. 05:35.400 --> 05:37.830 That's 10 times the size of the United States. 05:38.870 --> 05:42.010 Our back it doesn't she connects the dots between operational 05:42.010 --> 05:44.530 intelligence impactful assets. 05:45.360 --> 05:46.420 And herb efforts. 05:46.970 --> 05:52.040 That's led to the introduction of over 300 narcotics shipments 05:52.330 --> 05:54.760 seizing over a hundred 40 vessels. 05:55.650 --> 05:59.780 And enter spare time. We're back is almost completed her master's degree. 06:00.440 --> 06:01.550 In criminal justice. 06:02.600 --> 06:08.050 We're back yeah there's a shiny example up our 20 first century workforce. 06:09.720 --> 06:13.720 And data texas city. I met with two for all sir michael trouble cock. 06:14.480 --> 06:17.550 The michael was eight maritime casualty investigator. 06:18.150 --> 06:20.480 He's widely known for his professional was um. 06:21.230 --> 06:22.580 His analytical skill. 06:23.510 --> 06:26.660 And expertise in investigating maritime mishaps. 06:27.170 --> 06:30.230 Like the collision that happen those pass fall between appalling 06:30.260 --> 06:31.220 and a merchant vessel. 06:32.510 --> 06:36.080 It is his borough investigation that determine the underline calls. 06:36.810 --> 06:40.460 And identify best practices for prevents some ordinance events. 06:40.970 --> 06:44.930 At a point in time or our maritime transportation system is the 06:44.930 --> 06:49.150 most congested expand and might nearly four decades of service. 06:50.930 --> 06:55.180 Also met with our a meters to serve at our helicopter introductions squadron. 06:55.740 --> 06:57.180 Or as we know west hit tall. 06:58.690 --> 07:01.850 They're 46 introductions in 2000 fourteen. 07:02.700 --> 07:03.640 Set in director. 07:04.540 --> 07:09.380 And the 46 in are addictions almost all of them happened that night. 07:10.220 --> 07:11.580 And perilous conditions. 07:12.420 --> 07:14.970 Analysts say to look Wyman aboard coast. Guard cutter about. 07:14.970 --> 07:16.130 Well this past summer. 07:16.650 --> 07:19.290 The hit trying to prove up with 10 exact went days. 07:19.980 --> 07:24.280 Mike Holland and petty officers david ruiz and mark price made 07:24.280 --> 07:25.410 five introductions. 07:26.240 --> 07:29.680 Waiting to the rest of can narco traffickers in the remote wool 07:29.680 --> 07:33.870 over 5000 pounds of pure on a cocaine. 07:35.640 --> 07:40.230 Further. Last fall I met rescue swarm or core effects genetic 07:40.230 --> 07:42.730 coastguard foundation dinner in the bay area. 07:43.900 --> 07:48.590 Cortex was being honored for saving all teen wives this past year. 07:49.690 --> 07:53.850 All these people were in danger of being swept into a rocky clutch 07:53.890 --> 07:55.270 of northern california. 07:56.570 --> 07:58.910 Corey jump from a perfectly good helicopter. 07:59.410 --> 08:00.660 In tour regime's see. 08:01.750 --> 08:02.810 So let others may live. 08:04.100 --> 08:07.260 When asked to make a few remarks says he is it a recognize at 08:07.260 --> 08:07.830 this dinner. 08:08.740 --> 08:10.040 As he stepped up to the podium. 08:11.210 --> 08:12.340 His exact words. 08:13.610 --> 08:14.850 This is what I pray to do. 08:15.840 --> 08:17.010 And I had a duty that day. 08:17.930 --> 08:19.130 The the walks off the. Stage. 08:21.690 --> 08:24.180 Talk about the champion of understatement. 08:25.080 --> 08:28.720 But talk about humility insert a speak for self. 08:29.480 --> 08:33.530 That is that 20 first century costar up today and I cannot be 08:33.530 --> 08:36.960 more per out the part of this great organization. 08:37.730 --> 08:38.680 These are. The 08:50.270 --> 08:53.220 These are just a few of the many talented people serving our 08:53.220 --> 08:54.270 nation has which speak. 08:55.220 --> 08:58.780 That's why the 88000 people serving in the coast guard today. 08:59.450 --> 09:03.880 Are by far the best and are 225 year history. 09:04.730 --> 09:06.000 It is because of our people. 09:06.740 --> 09:08.730 But the state of our costar. 09:09.490 --> 09:10.350 Ish call. 09:12.280 --> 09:13.180 But I am sure. 09:14.740 --> 09:18.520 Unconcerned at 80 while for shipping crumbling infrastructure. 09:19.160 --> 09:20.560 Continued to hinder. 09:21.320 --> 09:24.820 Mission success in the occurred this match message before. 09:25.640 --> 09:28.030 Trust make this is not a case of neglect. 09:28.950 --> 09:32.830 The people who run our operations are mission support enterprises 09:33.230 --> 09:36.600 have demonstrated exceptional commitment in innovation. 09:37.310 --> 09:40.010 To sustain in medium and duress carter fully. 09:41.060 --> 09:42.520 That has stirred our nation. 09:43.320 --> 09:45.300 For more than half a century. 09:46.340 --> 09:50.650 Also um of are short of are structured is nearing the folds century mark. 09:51.960 --> 09:55.830 And quite honestly are on the archives of historical landmarks. 09:57.180 --> 10:01.670 Yes today we're conducting 20 first century operations from very 10:01.670 --> 10:03.340 or vocal. Museums. 10:04.830 --> 10:05.800 So how did we get here. 10:06.800 --> 10:10.230 It's a case of resources regrettable. We we have a lost nearly 10:10.230 --> 10:12.640 40% of our acquisition budget. 10:13.240 --> 10:14.540 Over the last four years. 10:15.800 --> 10:19.520 When you look at our for short infrastructure. We have 40 million dollars 10:19.520 --> 10:19.980 a year. 10:20.540 --> 10:24.280 The by Downing one point four billion dollar debt in needed. 10:24.280 --> 10:25.570 Sure. Infrastructure. 10:27.200 --> 10:31.250 This is analogous to making the minimum payment due on a credit 10:31.250 --> 10:34.810 card and quite honestly this bill is growing at a faster rate. 10:35.380 --> 10:36.110 That more pay. 10:37.070 --> 10:40.890 Sure my watch we are not going to be able to get out this that. 10:43.310 --> 10:45.590 At the same time as we've seen before. 10:46.200 --> 10:50.410 There's never been a greater demand for the coast guard services 10:50.440 --> 10:51.560 on a global scale. 10:52.880 --> 10:55.740 What is a last time we encounter a new lotion. 10:57.200 --> 10:59.060 We're certainly seeing that in the Arctic today. 11:00.630 --> 11:04.370 Why does the last time that much of central america was on the 11:04.370 --> 11:05.880 cost of instability. 11:06.820 --> 11:11.110 On stable because of on checked trans national organize crime 11:11.490 --> 11:14.400 fueled by drug demand in this nation. 11:15.730 --> 11:19.040 And drug cartels whose greatest fiscal challenge. 11:19.710 --> 11:21.710 Is wondering all cash. 11:22.550 --> 11:24.210 From their ill gotten gains. 11:25.010 --> 11:26.380 I don't have those challenges. 11:28.090 --> 11:31.890 What is a last time we us let the world in the whirling gas production 11:32.030 --> 11:35.430 and transported much of that for a one gas bunch seat. 11:37.100 --> 11:39.980 In one domain has affected industry are government. 11:40.730 --> 11:41.400 What site work. 11:43.640 --> 11:47.920 Never in our history have for such growth areas on the coast 11:47.920 --> 11:50.780 guard converged on the coast guard at the same time. 11:51.870 --> 11:55.570 To think of the aftermath of exxon Valdez in the oil pollution 11:55.570 --> 11:56.910 act of 19 ninety. 11:58.020 --> 12:02.750 Or nine 11 and American transportation security act of 2002 that 12:02.750 --> 12:04.940 created the department of homeland security. 12:05.930 --> 12:08.940 These were some old ranch that reshape the coast guard and we 12:08.940 --> 12:10.790 spent 10 years. Transforming. 12:12.260 --> 12:16.180 Hey we're seeing significant increase in demand across all of 12:16.180 --> 12:17.450 our daily activities. 12:17.990 --> 12:22.490 And it limits our ability to respond to major. Contingency. 12:23.840 --> 12:29.410 Indy we are facing a time like non order and are nearly 225 years 12:29.510 --> 12:30.170 of surfers. 12:31.870 --> 12:34.760 Unfortunately this is not the first time the coast guard has 12:34.860 --> 12:38.950 found himself at the confluence of increasing demand for services 12:39.390 --> 12:42.640 and a flat line or worse Becker metal budget. 12:43.550 --> 12:47.010 It was in the late 19 nineties the coast guard face significant 12:47.010 --> 12:48.000 budget challenges. 12:48.780 --> 12:51.330 All the man for services remains steady. 12:52.350 --> 12:56.590 The resulting aware in tear was so dire in 19 90 nine. 12:57.160 --> 13:00.970 To one of my predecessors and my mentors airborne james lloyd 13:01.310 --> 13:04.560 are common at that time referred to coastguard readiness. 13:05.250 --> 13:06.690 As a tall life. 13:07.400 --> 13:10.240 In fact the coast guard nearly broke under the strike. 13:11.930 --> 13:15.300 So yes we use embark on. This course before. 13:16.640 --> 13:20.230 Today tonight is not yet and all but we're putting any fast and 13:20.230 --> 13:21.290 furious pace. 13:21.810 --> 13:24.210 With no what stone to sharpen that age. 13:25.400 --> 13:29.520 Last year or sent for 210 foot Carter's to costly mercy dried 13:29.520 --> 13:30.710 up available to all these. 13:31.230 --> 13:32.540 Most 20 percent. 13:33.050 --> 13:36.260 Of my planned or underway days due to on scheduled maintenance. 13:37.010 --> 13:42.370 So yes the coast guard today is once again are under heavy strain. 13:43.520 --> 13:44.490 But make no mistake. 13:45.650 --> 13:49.870 Our will take decisive action to alleviate. The strain. 13:51.550 --> 13:53.020 We will not be more requests. 13:54.330 --> 13:56.170 Those beijing are now behind us. 13:57.290 --> 14:00.190 We will have to make tough decisions. And tradeoffs and I am 14:00.190 --> 14:02.900 committed to ensuring that our budget priorities. 14:03.570 --> 14:07.320 Aren't perfect alignment and driven by a costar strategy that 14:07.320 --> 14:09.320 wines with our national priorities. 14:10.580 --> 14:13.630 Also to ensure that our people have the platforms they eat. 14:14.160 --> 14:17.620 To search our nation mal in well into the future. 14:18.360 --> 14:23.060 Are extraordinary people desert america's investment and a 20 14:23.090 --> 14:24.440 first century costar. 14:25.070 --> 14:27.790 I'm going to discuss our strategy to do the following. 14:28.640 --> 14:32.640 First. Reported distraught networks in the western hemisphere. 14:33.780 --> 14:36.590 Second. We will safeguard car march. 14:37.490 --> 14:41.700 For we want to rest cyber threats for American industry in fourth. 14:42.620 --> 14:46.370 We will meet the demands of increase human activity in the heart. 14:48.380 --> 14:51.380 So let me for start talking about our strategy for the western 14:51.380 --> 14:53.600 hemisphere that I signed out just pass fall. 14:54.990 --> 14:58.330 In october coast guard cutter about. Well a 46 year old high 14:58.330 --> 15:02.040 interest carter return from a 90 day patrol in the east of perception. 15:03.090 --> 15:08.370 Honor flight deck was 28000 pounds of pure cocaine with a Street 15:08.370 --> 15:11.150 value of more than half a billion dollars. 15:12.180 --> 15:14.710 This was the result of a teen introductions. 15:15.290 --> 15:19.430 Why hold government United States forces over a three month period. 15:21.050 --> 15:21.990 The call once it added. 15:22.520 --> 15:24.300 During the same three month period. 15:25.100 --> 15:30.000 Sixty 8000 on a company miners crossed the south west for. 15:31.360 --> 15:35.130 Jim a ask yourself what the these two events have in common. 15:36.350 --> 15:37.300 What we sure were too. 15:38.750 --> 15:40.370 Eighty out of bed. 15:40.990 --> 15:42.680 Of the most violent nations. 15:43.290 --> 15:44.220 In the world today. 15:44.860 --> 15:45.960 Our in our hemisphere. 15:46.610 --> 15:50.830 Are in the western hemisphere contract. The murder rate in honduras. 15:51.410 --> 15:52.340 Is higher today. 15:53.150 --> 15:56.290 And it was at the height of the insurgency in iraq. 15:57.000 --> 15:58.270 In 2000 show. 15:59.840 --> 16:03.290 The unaccompanied minor crisis of last summer was a symptom of 16:03.290 --> 16:04.990 a morgan's city is paul. 16:05.920 --> 16:10.740 Many central American nations are gripped by 40% unemployment. 16:11.720 --> 16:13.100 Fifty% poverty. 16:13.690 --> 16:17.470 And widespread violence it forces parents to send their children 16:17.500 --> 16:20.780 away to was safe haven such as the United States. 16:21.470 --> 16:22.630 And they send a mole war. 16:23.690 --> 16:25.400 But in the hands of the human traffickers. 16:26.300 --> 16:30.190 In a desperate race for their next generation to survive. 16:31.250 --> 16:37.970 Yes illegal trade in drugs people and weapons is a. 750 Billion Dollar 16:38.010 --> 16:40.340 global criminal enterprise. 16:41.200 --> 16:44.090 When I knew was central American leaders I hear the shame we 16:44.090 --> 16:44.450 for it. 16:45.540 --> 16:49.210 Organized crime is undermining governance rule of Wall. 16:49.790 --> 16:52.030 In many cases their citizens. 16:52.760 --> 16:55.970 Have the misfortune of living along the record are. 16:56.860 --> 16:58.480 And become collateral damage. 16:59.630 --> 17:03.250 Poor nations 400 met for can demand for cocaine. 17:05.000 --> 17:05.890 Since nine eleven. 17:06.530 --> 17:13.330 Four hundred 50000 yes 400 50000 americans us citizens have died 17:13.370 --> 17:15.840 in this country from produce. 17:16.450 --> 17:21.030 And broke for I watch the The impact of transaction organized crime. 17:21.030 --> 17:23.340 Our homeland is. Profound. 17:24.620 --> 17:25.390 In addition. 17:25.970 --> 17:29.790 In response to I soul ukraine north korea and offense like in 17:29.820 --> 17:30.360 all all. 17:31.220 --> 17:34.410 Our department of defense is rebalances aid to answer all law 17:34.410 --> 17:35.930 arms across the cool. 17:36.930 --> 17:41.640 Our sister harm services happen. No room whatsoever for miscalculation. 17:42.440 --> 17:46.650 What I see is one of the most complex geo strategic environments 17:47.090 --> 17:48.110 and modern history. 17:49.530 --> 17:55.010 So for all of these reasons. I am laser focused on the western hemisphere. 17:55.760 --> 17:59.640 And i've committed to camp batting trans national crime. Organizations. 18:00.330 --> 18:01.540 Were their most horrible. 18:02.260 --> 18:03.260 And coastguard term. 18:04.230 --> 18:09.370 Actually. The defeating organized crime requires an offensive 18:09.370 --> 18:14.130 strategy one that targets attacks in destruction criminal networks. 18:14.680 --> 18:18.930 And we will do that's to intelligence based operations and a 18:18.930 --> 18:20.990 persistent offshore presence. 18:21.670 --> 18:22.970 One we identify target. 18:23.580 --> 18:27.710 The flight deck acquit butter and in aviation use of forced package 18:27.710 --> 18:31.110 on that flight deck and a highly trained boarding team. 18:32.450 --> 18:33.940 Or chance of inner addiction. 18:34.770 --> 18:38.690 Is merely a hundred% my where we like those arts. 18:39.950 --> 18:45.720 Today we an actual intelligence on 90% of known maritime drug movements. 18:45.830 --> 18:48.090 Indie Easter pacific and the Caribbean. 18:48.620 --> 18:50.170 Ninety% aware of us. 18:50.750 --> 18:53.710 Has spiked to people like rebecca that she had a soft. 18:54.800 --> 18:58.640 However we have to diffuse or christian error assets to per call 18:58.640 --> 19:01.020 the vast expanse is of this transit shall. 19:01.820 --> 19:03.670 They can only attempted attacked. 19:04.280 --> 19:04.970 And distraught. 19:05.680 --> 19:06.850 Twenty percent. 19:07.640 --> 19:10.880 But that known flow. So what's whole that for a minute. 19:11.880 --> 19:13.920 Like among 9-1-1 called coming in. 19:14.960 --> 19:19.010 And you get 90% Con activity on those 9-1-1 calls. But you will 19:19.010 --> 19:20.850 be dispatched to 20 percent. 19:21.670 --> 19:24.890 That is that the law my that we find herself sharon today. 19:26.280 --> 19:27.380 So you can do the math. 19:28.130 --> 19:30.590 This is clearly in a she. Well capacity. 19:31.790 --> 19:32.420 So what are we going. 19:33.730 --> 19:37.540 The close that gap and we have for specific initiatives to combat 19:37.960 --> 19:38.910 criminal networks. 19:39.760 --> 19:43.050 First we have increased offshore presents to inter dick drugs. 19:43.050 --> 19:43.690 It's see. 19:44.480 --> 19:48.470 In fact as a result of this and creams and the first to march 19:48.500 --> 19:52.330 of 2015 we have entered it can more drawings and the eastern 19:52.330 --> 19:52.920 for separate. 19:53.660 --> 19:57.570 The we did and all of two bowels and for game one more operating 19:57.600 --> 19:58.800 under she quest rich. 19:59.800 --> 20:01.640 That's a game changer for us. 20:03.020 --> 20:07.860 Second we will continue to build upon our 41 international drug rematch. 20:08.620 --> 20:11.720 We will work with our department state and with all of the inter 20:11.720 --> 20:16.760 agency partners our international partners to grown partner nation capacity. 20:17.510 --> 20:20.690 It takes and that work to defeat in that one the coast guard 20:20.690 --> 20:22.410 can not do there's a lot. 20:23.670 --> 20:27.110 And third we will fully support each sector. Johnson vision for 20:27.200 --> 20:28.150 unity of effort. 20:28.760 --> 20:32.750 And it of the part of homeland security task forces to secure 20:32.750 --> 20:34.300 americans southern borders. 20:35.320 --> 20:36.360 And it's approaches. 20:37.130 --> 20:40.880 Up-to-date by several gain weight are planetary commander a wears 20:40.880 --> 20:45.560 a bird that as the commander of task force east in he is standing 20:45.560 --> 20:46.820 the watch as we speak. 20:47.390 --> 20:50.170 I cheese empower others to stammer watch. So he could be with 20:50.170 --> 20:51.770 us here today. But you again. 20:52.520 --> 20:56.460 Of fall operational capability a later this year and we have 20:56.460 --> 21:00.220 with pain unity of effort with that our partner palmer insecurity. 21:00.420 --> 21:02.180 This is a significant milestone. 21:03.050 --> 21:05.940 We did not had joint miss with that our armed services until 21:05.940 --> 21:09.140 19 80 sex with the passage of the cold war and nichols act. 21:09.740 --> 21:13.310 Also won a very short time frame the department of homeland security 21:13.310 --> 21:17.470 has a lively joined us a and you'll see that through the creation 21:17.500 --> 21:21.750 and now the implementation of our joint task forces east west 21:21.780 --> 21:24.000 in a joint task force for investigation. 21:24.530 --> 21:27.430 Allah with members of the inter agency across the eight show 21:27.430 --> 21:30.400 us plot and each and every one of these times forces. 21:31.830 --> 21:32.510 And forced. 21:33.370 --> 21:36.970 The probably most importantly we will invest in an affordable 21:37.390 --> 21:41.750 offshore patrol color to replace are medium and dern's Carter's. 21:42.740 --> 21:46.060 Recapitalising the medium and their risk colourful. 21:47.530 --> 21:49.120 Is my number one quite organ. 21:50.250 --> 21:54.260 If you take nothing else away from the state of the coast guard dress. 21:55.610 --> 21:58.040 My strategy can be summarized and for works. 21:58.800 --> 22:01.920 Affordable. For sure. Patrolled. 22:02.510 --> 22:07.580 Carter. A by the time we began laying the kiel for the first 22:07.580 --> 22:10.650 offshore patrol carter some of our legacy assets. 22:11.270 --> 22:15.710 Will be over 55 years old. Yes we're seeing for generation coast 22:15.710 --> 22:17.760 ease shirt all those platforms today. 22:18.780 --> 22:21.590 The ships are we'll be on their intended lifespan and they are 22:21.620 --> 22:25.560 compromising the safety of or most valuable cargo. 22:26.210 --> 22:26.780 Our people. 22:28.050 --> 22:31.300 The offshore patrol carter will be the backbone of call coastguard 22:31.300 --> 22:35.730 offshore presents. And will be the manifestation of are actually 22:35.760 --> 22:37.750 up forty's and there are extensive. 22:38.760 --> 22:41.580 It is essential to stopping smugglers. It's city. 22:42.860 --> 22:46.220 For inter directing undocumented migrants and resting when people. 22:46.810 --> 22:48.960 And forcing fishery Wallace and treaties. 22:49.700 --> 22:51.470 A and protecting our porch. 22:52.840 --> 22:56.820 The offshore patrol carter is a key element of are western hemisphere 22:56.820 --> 23:01.560 strategy and I sincerely appreciate check. Carrie Johnson stalwarts 23:01.560 --> 23:04.310 support for the supplied all national ass pass set. 23:05.230 --> 23:08.490 Outlook for the working with the department the administration 23:08.520 --> 23:12.200 and the hundred 14 car was to bring the offshore patrol color. 23:12.810 --> 23:14.990 To work coastguard fleet into our nation. 23:16.750 --> 23:20.190 Russia tour second area of research and what we spend a moment 23:20.220 --> 23:23.830 on the coast guard's role in the america energy wanna shots. 23:24.840 --> 23:28.190 I recently visited the what we're five natural gas facility him 23:28.190 --> 23:31.120 always she added it's it's under construction as I speak. 23:31.850 --> 23:35.820 When it begins operating at full operating capacity the will 23:35.820 --> 23:39.430 produce more about one Jeep for export than the today's world 23:39.430 --> 23:41.010 shipping fleet and carrot. 23:42.180 --> 23:45.900 So think about that from that this comes at a time with the expansion 23:45.900 --> 23:47.200 of the panama canal. 23:48.020 --> 23:51.710 Which will accommodate such shipping to surf a growing demand 23:51.830 --> 23:55.700 for market in the asia pacific region intellectually recap operate. 23:55.730 --> 23:57.500 Our foreign trade balance. 23:58.760 --> 24:01.960 Today the United States is the world's largest producer. 24:02.760 --> 24:04.620 Of natural gas and crude oil. 24:05.610 --> 24:08.770 Industry is predicting that domestic energy production were what's 24:08.770 --> 24:13.140 seat consumption by 20 20 yes we become a net export and the 24:13.140 --> 24:14.720 next six years were last. 24:16.100 --> 24:17.550 I was a significant to me. 24:18.530 --> 24:21.920 Because much of the oil and gas moose honor nations. 24:21.950 --> 24:23.930 Maritime transportation system. 24:25.190 --> 24:30.140 It's a system that 40 contributes over 650 billion dollars per 24:30.140 --> 24:32.640 year for the nation's gross domestic product. 24:33.160 --> 24:36.800 And it's sustains more than 13 million jobs. Yes the safety and 24:36.800 --> 24:42.060 security of our waterways are foundation all the U.S. economic prosperity. 24:43.210 --> 24:46.150 The energy renaissance is far more than the minute to manage 24:46.280 --> 24:49.460 price of world for the costar is about how we manage. 24:50.390 --> 24:51.290 Uh we safeguard. 24:51.880 --> 24:54.080 That we regulate maritime activity. 24:54.740 --> 24:59.580 And facilitate commerce and ultimately our nation's economic security. 25:00.510 --> 25:02.280 Today we're seeing a report in the U.S. 25:02.280 --> 25:06.300 likely. Fifteen Ellen G ships are on order the U.S. 25:06.300 --> 25:10.350 companies. And they will fly the flag of the United States. 25:11.230 --> 25:14.840 In 2013 a new type hearts was launched every day. 25:15.770 --> 25:18.660 The 29% increase over 2000 twelve. 25:19.610 --> 25:24.010 And we're seeing a tenfold increase in the flow of oil and gas. 25:24.610 --> 25:28.110 On the Mississippi river than we did just four years ago and 25:28.110 --> 25:30.160 those numbers will continue to increase. 25:30.950 --> 25:34.080 So what costar will continue to modernities trends closely because 25:34.080 --> 25:34.910 we inspect. 25:35.870 --> 25:42.180 Certify. Regulate and safeguard those us like ships and their workers. 25:42.990 --> 25:47.060 We mark the waterways with aids to navigation. We protect the environment. 25:47.730 --> 25:49.940 And we keep the channel's free your thoughts. 25:50.780 --> 25:56.150 As a maritime regulator the Is imperative we engage in keep pace 25:56.200 --> 25:57.020 with an image parade. 25:57.620 --> 25:59.800 The coast guard will facilitate commerce. 26:00.510 --> 26:01.500 We will not impeded. 26:02.780 --> 26:06.310 And we also have a statutory role to ensure the maritime transportation 26:06.340 --> 26:08.310 system is securing regional in. 26:09.160 --> 26:12.310 This includes working with industry out and we are today to protect 26:12.310 --> 26:14.680 maritime operators and facilities. 26:15.710 --> 26:17.680 Rompuy cyber related threat. 26:18.410 --> 26:19.980 To made this increasing demand. 26:20.840 --> 26:24.460 On American transportation system. I'm taking the following steps. 26:25.430 --> 26:28.800 First i've directed the vice common on to undertake the service 26:28.800 --> 26:29.470 wide effort. 26:30.160 --> 26:34.550 To revitalize our marine safety enterprise with particular focus 26:34.920 --> 26:38.540 on marine inspection. And our regulatory framework. 26:40.140 --> 26:44.100 Second we will increase proficiency of armoring shaky workforce 26:44.510 --> 26:47.850 will continue to train new maureen inspectors batting of the 26:47.850 --> 26:53.000 more than 500 that have entered our workforce since 2000 eight. 26:54.590 --> 26:58.690 Flirt I am directing investments and innovative technology to 26:58.690 --> 27:02.800 improve water waste management in the aids to navigation system. 27:04.090 --> 27:07.720 And for and cord nation with the department of homeland security. 27:07.750 --> 27:10.970 I will soon sign a coast guard cyber strategy. 27:11.770 --> 27:16.100 It will articulate the Co stars plan roles in mission for protecting 27:16.130 --> 27:17.420 critical maritime.. Infrastructure. 27:17.920 --> 27:21.530 Infrastructure. Let's too. 27:22.210 --> 27:25.910 Number three of these converging demands on the coast guard mrs 27:25.910 --> 27:28.930 shipped into the far north and to the far self. 27:29.830 --> 27:32.280 The coast guard has been present in the polar regions. 27:32.990 --> 27:37.830 Since awards falling of 18 67 answers the base of some of you 27:37.830 --> 27:41.080 may recall fell one white feeling on the revenue butter bear. 27:41.840 --> 27:44.790 I serve on that ship but it was several generations later. 27:46.210 --> 27:49.950 But today the recently reactivated and 39 year old costar cover 27:49.950 --> 27:50.930 polish star. 27:51.520 --> 27:55.810 Just completed operation deep freeze and out in Antarctica breaking 27:55.890 --> 27:56.880 the soul channel. 27:57.580 --> 28:02.700 To allow the resupply of the us base of operations in the murderous sound. 28:04.170 --> 28:08.400 That vital mission has enabled the United States to conduct scientific 28:08.400 --> 28:10.990 research into a whole and party treaty. 28:11.980 --> 28:15.200 This is a strategic NASA's necessity tour nation. 28:16.400 --> 28:20.310 To polar start is the only heavy icebreaker in the United States 28:20.310 --> 28:22.990 fleet capable of conducting this mission. 28:23.520 --> 28:27.540 Of providing global access to ice covered polar regions. 28:28.280 --> 28:31.920 In fact a necessity of global access just plate out last week. 28:32.870 --> 28:36.590 For 26 stranded crew members on the new Zealand fishing vessel 28:36.620 --> 28:37.800 and party chief down. 28:38.810 --> 28:42.870 A vessel that became stranded in Antarctic ice polar star steamed 28:42.900 --> 28:47.290 900 miles and then broke into hundred 50 miles of lies and to 28:47.290 --> 28:51.400 say the fishing vessel enrich Peru as winter began is to set 28:51.400 --> 28:53.330 in again and that your heart. 28:55.050 --> 28:56.240 So potter that for men it. 28:56.900 --> 28:59.170 What a truly spectacular rescue. 28:59.870 --> 29:01.700 But what would happen. If we warfare. 29:02.950 --> 29:07.970 What concerns me even more is the United States as no rescue 29:07.970 --> 29:09.670 capability whatsoever. 29:10.770 --> 29:14.850 Chip that had been polar star who suffered a catastrophic casualty. 29:15.600 --> 29:17.310 And became the set device. 29:18.670 --> 29:20.500 We have no rescue for the rescue work. 29:23.000 --> 29:24.720 And that does caused me. Great concern. 29:25.880 --> 29:29.190 And the Arctic buy-in keenly following the significance spike 29:29.190 --> 29:31.810 in human activity attributed to climate change. 29:33.080 --> 29:36.050 In fact it was warmer ambaro last the last week to the watch 29:36.050 --> 29:37.660 here in washington the shape. 29:38.480 --> 29:41.410 Last summer we had a different costar cutter healing. The nicely 29:41.410 --> 29:44.890 telling medium icebreaker to rescue a 36 foot sailing vessel 29:45.290 --> 29:48.190 trap device 40 miles north of terrible alaska. 29:48.740 --> 29:53.270 Yes human activity is taking to the Arctic in ways unthinkable 29:53.330 --> 29:54.800 just a few years ago. 29:56.120 --> 30:00.950 In fact the 1000 passenger crew. Ship is playing to transit the 30:00.980 --> 30:02.690 Arctic the northwest passage. 30:03.230 --> 30:04.660 In 2006 to me. 30:05.570 --> 30:09.200 The Arctic which 5% of fortune has been chartered to modern day 30:09.200 --> 30:09.970 standard GE. 30:10.610 --> 30:14.690 And be on exploration and eco tourism. There's impressed and 30:14.690 --> 30:17.220 the natural resources that we shot like in the or. 30:18.020 --> 30:21.110 The are becoming more exploit of all like changing iced patterns. 30:21.990 --> 30:25.520 It's predicted that for 8% of the world's natural gas. 30:26.320 --> 30:28.330 Thirteen% of the world's or ill. 30:29.270 --> 30:31.320 And over trillion dollars worth of met on this. 30:32.050 --> 30:35.640 Resigned on the sea for ample low in the Arctic region. 30:36.760 --> 30:39.390 And two weeks ago she'll oral announced its intent. 30:39.950 --> 30:41.670 To drill later this year. 30:42.520 --> 30:43.660 So can setter that's. 30:45.170 --> 30:48.740 All United States has to ocean going ice breakers. 30:50.180 --> 30:51.570 Russia has a fully. 30:52.160 --> 30:52.950 A 20. Show. 30:55.730 --> 30:58.970 Russia has one eight the gross domestic product. 30:59.750 --> 31:00.590 United States. 31:01.750 --> 31:05.030 Clearly the Arctic is a priority for russia. 31:06.350 --> 31:09.240 Unimpeded access and sustained presence will operating in the 31:09.270 --> 31:12.420 Arctic are vital to meet United States. Arctic strategy. 31:12.880 --> 31:14.100 There's a new ocean opening. 31:15.850 --> 31:20.230 And coastguard authorities mandate. Our presence were ever us 31:20.230 --> 31:24.370 national interests. We poor people and ships to operate. 31:25.670 --> 31:29.520 This is not a coast guard unique challenge. It's a global access 31:29.520 --> 31:31.250 challenge that requires. 31:31.770 --> 31:33.060 A national solution. 31:34.040 --> 31:36.860 The funding to recapitalize are twice breaking fleet. 31:37.600 --> 31:40.920 Must be in addition to our overall acquisition budget. 31:41.120 --> 31:44.830 While preserve Irving are acquisition programs of record for 31:44.830 --> 31:48.700 the offshore patrol carter and our fleet a fast response coverage 31:48.730 --> 31:49.620 among others. 31:50.410 --> 31:53.560 The safety and security of the United States maritime inch rest. 31:54.070 --> 31:54.910 Depend upon it. 31:55.910 --> 31:58.520 Began I work for to working with the administration. 31:59.090 --> 32:03.160 And commerce to find a solution across whole of government to 32:03.160 --> 32:06.270 meet national objectives and the poor regions. 32:07.520 --> 32:09.460 Recording the coast guard will do the following. 32:10.160 --> 32:13.700 I will continue to advocate for national ice breaking capability 32:13.770 --> 32:16.040 to ensure access to poor regions. 32:17.330 --> 32:19.970 Second I will continue to support in every case. 32:20.480 --> 32:24.010 For United States a session to the law of the sea. Contention. 32:26.420 --> 32:30.050 Fertile invest in partnerships to include a Arctic nations. 32:30.630 --> 32:34.240 To ensure effective governance and to support chairmen show of 32:34.240 --> 32:35.210 the Arctic consul. 32:36.530 --> 32:40.950 Next market we will host fall Arctic nation partners here in 32:40.950 --> 32:41.560 this building. 32:42.160 --> 32:43.080 Including russia. 32:44.020 --> 32:47.660 For the next round to just to establish a coast guard Arctic 32:47.660 --> 32:51.020 form as we look at the challenges we face in the Arctic for that. 32:51.530 --> 32:55.720 For humanitarian the tribal for natural resources. We do not 32:55.720 --> 32:58.480 need to know what tries the Arctic and we have an opportunity 32:58.480 --> 32:59.720 now to get this right. 33:01.590 --> 33:05.970 And especially wanna congratulate our former comet havel plop packed. 33:06.570 --> 33:10.370 In his new role as a far special representative to the Arctic 33:10.630 --> 33:15.100 I look for to working with bob and supported his efforts as he 33:15.100 --> 33:18.830 chairs the Arctic console on behalf of the United States for 33:18.830 --> 33:20.150 these next two. Years. 33:22.580 --> 33:26.070 The jam by talking about people that I want to close today in 33:26.070 --> 33:28.890 but talking about my duty to our people. 33:30.280 --> 33:33.880 Coast guard operations today. Our intelligence based their high 33:33.880 --> 33:35.230 tech their fast moving. 33:35.810 --> 33:38.640 Bring safety inspectors cyber professionals. 33:39.500 --> 33:40.640 Intelligence analyst. 33:41.210 --> 33:42.260 Financial managers. 33:42.920 --> 33:47.230 Part one engineers and the high tech operators we need to maximize 33:47.260 --> 33:51.030 and exploit the full capabilities of our that was platform. 33:51.590 --> 33:55.890 Require specialized specialized expertise. 33:57.140 --> 33:59.800 Or must invest a 20% three workforce as well. 34:00.710 --> 34:04.000 You may ask yourself or what is a 20% three workforce. 34:04.630 --> 34:08.900 Will let me tell you this one that's comprised of diverse ideas perspective. 34:08.900 --> 34:13.630 There's talents in cultures. It reflects the population that 34:13.630 --> 34:14.280 we surf. 34:15.010 --> 34:19.520 That draws upon the best talent work every maybe in the United 34:19.520 --> 34:24.090 States of america is comprised of well trained professional leaders 34:24.430 --> 34:27.730 who serve a coast guard like communities in which we wait what. 34:28.530 --> 34:30.830 Yes this season all star team. 34:32.240 --> 34:33.900 I'm just the one that I get to be the coach. 34:34.940 --> 34:38.510 Our greatest allies in this important effort are the many affinity groups. 34:39.040 --> 34:42.860 Working to bring him retain talent people to our team. 34:43.380 --> 34:46.500 I work for to containing my relationship with the national naval 34:46.590 --> 34:48.030 officers association. 34:49.040 --> 34:52.320 The association of fabled service officers and the sea service 34:52.320 --> 34:55.760 leader show association who are at the forefront of the force 34:55.760 --> 34:56.510 for the leadership. 34:57.260 --> 34:59.910 To invest in a 24 century workforce. 35:00.590 --> 35:02.540 The coast guard is going to do the following. 35:03.470 --> 35:07.780 Worst and compete he completed human capital plan that would 35:07.780 --> 35:12.130 provide guiding principles to one able our human resource directorate 35:12.590 --> 35:13.740 to build an adaptive. 35:14.690 --> 35:19.160 A specialized and the first 20 first century workforce cross me. 35:19.160 --> 35:20.980 There's a lot of work that goes with this. 35:22.390 --> 35:26.230 Sector we will revives refreshed our diversity and inclusion 35:26.440 --> 35:27.540 strategic plan. 35:28.870 --> 35:32.700 Third we will read you are civilian career management process 35:32.730 --> 35:37.040 to eliminate their years and and Peru upward mobility. 35:37.920 --> 35:39.500 For civilian workforce. 35:40.680 --> 35:45.000 And finally we will build proficiency by contain or to specialize 35:45.430 --> 35:46.480 with that are officer. 35:46.990 --> 35:48.520 And aren't listed wax. 35:49.670 --> 35:53.730 It will extend twirl likes as we've already gone were it makes sense. 35:54.370 --> 35:58.080 The coast first wife or sentry workforce requires a human resources 35:58.080 --> 36:02.670 to matter tracks. It includes and it retains diverse people can 36:02.670 --> 36:06.490 lead and operate in an on certain anarchic complex an apartment. 36:07.080 --> 36:09.080 Against sophisticated that insurers. 36:10.010 --> 36:10.560 And yes. 36:11.150 --> 36:16.030 I am confident that this all star team of coast ease will ran 36:16.290 --> 36:17.760 each and every. Day. 36:20.170 --> 36:24.260 The other said earlier the fall of a icebreaker the second vice 36:24.340 --> 36:25.840 causes me. Great can shower. 36:27.200 --> 36:30.140 But the issue that causes mediating greatest can so on and on 36:30.140 --> 36:31.590 rash as common all. 36:32.860 --> 36:33.830 His sexual assault. 36:34.490 --> 36:35.290 And our culture. 36:36.780 --> 36:39.630 But what I interviewed was secretary Johnson and then falling 36:39.630 --> 36:43.000 on what with president obama to take this position. 36:43.770 --> 36:46.310 I was asked to articulate my top priorities. 36:47.860 --> 36:49.170 For state of from the star. 36:50.250 --> 36:54.020 But the coast guard mosque inspired popcorn crossed. 36:55.070 --> 36:58.780 That begin is with the women 80 the scourge of sexual us all 36:59.050 --> 37:00.160 for more racks. 37:01.470 --> 37:04.930 All 88000 coastguard men and women must stand together. 37:06.230 --> 37:08.150 With me in collectively surrey. 37:09.110 --> 37:11.100 All. By star. 37:13.160 --> 37:15.340 Regrettably in 2000 and fourteen. 37:16.470 --> 37:19.820 Two hundred 54 coast guard members report it. 37:20.720 --> 37:21.730 A sexual assault. 37:22.500 --> 37:24.970 Two hundred 54 members of or for sure. 37:25.540 --> 37:26.680 Our all star team. 37:28.050 --> 37:28.710 Our family. 37:29.950 --> 37:33.000 They have names they have faces and many of those reports them 37:33.000 --> 37:35.060 fall a fellow coastguard. Member. 37:37.520 --> 37:38.490 Make no mistake. 37:39.210 --> 37:42.740 The crime of sexual assault is up for Antwerp core values. 37:44.480 --> 37:46.870 Of honor respect and devotion of duty. 37:48.260 --> 37:51.520 Commander 254 members who reported those crimes. 37:52.310 --> 37:54.920 Who have the courage to stand tall and push back. 37:56.830 --> 37:58.680 That's you have been sexually assaulted. 37:59.490 --> 38:00.670 You can be a shirt. 38:01.290 --> 38:03.870 But you will be treated with utmost respect. 38:05.030 --> 38:07.840 And you will be offered that held but unity. 38:09.320 --> 38:10.680 Our core values demand it. 38:11.580 --> 38:12.660 Full lot direction. 38:13.210 --> 38:14.740 We won't radar search. 38:15.260 --> 38:17.790 Of sexual assault to the following measures. 38:18.700 --> 38:20.790 Worst will reinforce a culture. 38:21.540 --> 38:25.550 Of respect that is in hospitable to sexual assault and the V 38:25.580 --> 38:26.920 eight years that enable. 38:27.440 --> 38:28.210 Such as patient. 38:29.410 --> 38:31.890 Harassment and other predatory conduct. 38:33.300 --> 38:36.700 Sector we will update our planet actions in milestones. 38:37.270 --> 38:40.340 Based on your one analysis of our organizational culture. 38:40.950 --> 38:45.520 And the detail the results of the land military workplace sir. 38:47.080 --> 38:51.120 We'll continue to encourage and support sexual assault reporting 38:51.120 --> 38:52.220 of provide timely. 38:52.960 --> 38:54.510 Court needed resources. 38:55.340 --> 38:56.300 To are. Victims. 38:57.920 --> 38:59.240 A and most importantly. 38:59.930 --> 39:03.440 Together we will say not MRI. Costar. 39:05.310 --> 39:09.270 A finally for nearly 225 years coastguard men and women. 39:10.020 --> 39:11.310 Arched ordinary people. 39:11.880 --> 39:13.780 Have been the model for a fission. 39:14.300 --> 39:16.460 Affordable and accountable government. 39:17.500 --> 39:19.670 Is how we put on public trust. 39:21.410 --> 39:25.790 Izart people for the first Oman paul military branches twitchy 39:25.820 --> 39:29.380 a claim on call five financial wanted to pay. 39:30.080 --> 39:32.030 We died about two years in a row. 39:33.380 --> 39:36.850 It's our people like those are director of operational logistics. 39:37.710 --> 39:38.910 The fifth coastguard just for. 39:40.150 --> 39:42.640 Base portsmouth and sector Hampton Roach. 39:43.690 --> 39:47.700 For conducting a field level evaluation of business practices 39:47.990 --> 39:51.610 that will provide us and even better or reach a on investment. 39:53.310 --> 39:57.280 It is our people for tackling these emerging 20 first century challenges. 39:57.860 --> 40:01.490 While continuing to perform part dated date nations as we path 40:01.930 --> 40:03.890 for nearly 225 years. 40:04.950 --> 40:09.720 Yes it's are people who were operating 40 50 in even 60 year 40:09.720 --> 40:10.520 old ships. 40:11.180 --> 40:15.270 Platforms design with 19 sixties technology better underway today. 40:16.150 --> 40:20.590 Piecing together intelligence acting and tackled the And watching 40:20.590 --> 40:24.340 our helicopter introduction squadrons from ships. There's a line 40:24.370 --> 40:27.390 to conduct coastal search and rescue. 40:28.440 --> 40:31.580 Truss may know for sure first do not wanna be fun. 40:32.740 --> 40:36.820 It is are people who won five federal acquisition awards in 2000 40:36.820 --> 40:37.540 and fourteen. 40:38.360 --> 40:41.270 This is remarkable achievement that indicates the strike the 40:41.270 --> 40:44.250 for acquisition workforce share acquisition program. 40:45.520 --> 40:47.910 There's or people or applying strategy the budget. 40:48.800 --> 40:52.060 The best inform our congressional oversight and partners of our 40:52.060 --> 40:55.920 plans to Bash use the limited assets that we can allocate. 40:57.260 --> 41:01.030 Investing in 20 first century costar platforms and people. 41:01.820 --> 41:02.930 As a smart shores. 41:04.210 --> 41:08.160 No one will return more operational value on every dollar than 41:08.160 --> 41:11.160 the 88000 men and women of the coaster. 41:11.980 --> 41:15.810 Just as common or for top proved a hundred years ago. 41:17.810 --> 41:20.300 I simple last to leave a foregone leaning. 41:20.970 --> 41:25.860 Think biased for action service before self and proficient workforce 41:26.270 --> 41:30.610 are active our research are somebody in an Arch or. 41:31.950 --> 41:35.160 Yes I do show a time when our current budget if and acted. 41:36.140 --> 41:39.320 Takes a coast guard bowl all our post. She frustration funding 41:39.320 --> 41:41.310 level of 2004 pertain. 41:42.790 --> 41:45.300 In some ways it is a path to the fold life. 41:45.890 --> 41:49.150 That is already apparent in the gradual the case of some of our 41:49.150 --> 41:54.070 legacy assets despite the heroic efforts of or support professionals. 41:54.770 --> 41:58.600 Woo squeeze every milligramme of operational effectiveness out 41:58.600 --> 41:59.420 of these plot for. 42:01.340 --> 42:02.920 With a strategy driven budget. 42:04.220 --> 42:05.460 A global or right. 42:06.190 --> 42:10.840 Of maritime authorities and a gold standard acquisition program. 42:11.670 --> 42:16.550 We have all the navigational tools acting and A sharp to chart 42:16.590 --> 42:20.510 a smart investment strategy for the coast guard well into the 42:20.510 --> 42:21.600 24 century. 42:23.310 --> 42:24.130 And I am confident. 42:25.500 --> 42:27.980 That the next generation of costar men and women. 42:29.160 --> 42:31.830 And as well as a common all all hundred years from now. 42:32.720 --> 42:35.170 We'll look back upon today strategic focus. 42:35.810 --> 42:36.430 And say. 42:37.260 --> 42:38.380 We're always ready. 42:39.050 --> 42:41.300 Because our predecessors got it right. 42:42.290 --> 42:43.760 In 2000 fifteen. 42:45.670 --> 42:48.750 What's the coast guard men and women standing the watch on all 42:48.750 --> 42:50.210 seven continents today. 42:50.890 --> 42:52.010 God bless america. 42:53.010 --> 42:55.880 God bless the United States of america. 42:57.040 --> 42:57.690 Thank you. 42:58.550 --> 42:59.670 And supper process..