[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 879]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 429--HONORING THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED 
 STATES COAST GUARD WHOSE TIRELESS WORK, DEDICATION, AND COMMITMENT TO 
   PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES HAVE LED TO THE CONFISCATION OF OVER 
              350,000 POUNDS OF COCAINE AT SEA DURING 2007

  Mrs. DOLE (for herself, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Burr, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. 
Snowe, and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 429

       Whereas the estimated import value of the 350,000 pounds of 
     cocaine confiscated by the United States Coast Guard in 2007 
     is more than $4,700,000,000, or nearly \1/2\ of the Coast 
     Guard's annual budget;
       Whereas the Coast Guard's at-sea drug interdictions are 
     making a difference in the lives of United States citizens, 
     as evidenced by the reduced supply of cocaine in more than 35 
     major cities throughout the United States;
       Whereas keeping illegal drugs from reaching our shores, 
     where they undermine American values and threaten families, 
     schools, and communities, continues to be an important 
     national priority;
       Whereas, through robust interagency teamwork, collaboration 
     with international partners, and ever more effective tools 
     and tactics, the Coast Guard has removed more than 2,000,000 
     pounds of cocaine during the past 10 years and will continue 
     to tighten the web of detection and interdiction at sea; and
       Whereas the men and women of the Coast Guard who, while 
     away from family and hundreds of miles from our shores, 
     execute this dangerous mission, as well as other vital 
     maritime safety, security, and environmental protection 
     missions, with quiet dedication and without need of public 
     recognition, continue to display selfless service in 
     protecting the Nation and the American people: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) honors the United States Coast Guard, with its proud 
     217-year legacy of maritime law enforcement and border 
     protection, along with the brave men and women whose efforts 
     clearly demonstrate the honor, respect, and devotion to duty 
     that ensure the parents of the United States can sleep 
     soundly knowing the Coast Guard is on patrol; and
       (2) recognizes the tireless work, dedication, and 
     commitment that have allowed the Coast Guard to confiscate 
     over 350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea in 2007.

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