[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 143 (Monday, September 9, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       APPLAUDING U.S. COAST GUARD'S RESPONSE TO HURRICANE DORIAN

  (Mr. CRIST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to applaud the heroic work of 
the United States Coast Guard in response to the historic Category 5 
Hurricane Dorian.
  The Coast Guard motto is ``Always Ready,'' and they have shown that 
in the wake of this disaster. By strategically positioning personnel, 
aircraft, and cutters ahead of the storm, they were able to respond 
quickly and save lives. In fact, in total, the Coast Guard first 
responders rescued over 200 people in Dorian's wake.
  Back home in Pinellas County, Florida, I had the opportunity to visit 
the first responder crews from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater after 
they returned home. We could not be prouder of their dedication as well 
as their service.
  Again, I thank the brave folks of the United States Coast Guard for 
always being ready to keep America--and our neighbors--safe and secure.

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