Sometimes here in Washington we confuse what is controversial with what is important. and even though this legislation is not controversial. it is extremely important. Let me share with you what the Coast Guard does for America on the average day. 365 days out of the year. Every day. on average. our Coast Guard boards 90 large vessels for port security checks. processes 120 seamens documents. seizes 209 pounds of marijuana and 170 pounds of cocaine. worth $9.2 million. conducts. and get this. conducts 191 search and rescue missions. responds to 34 oil or hazardous chemical spills. conducts 120 law enforcement boardings. identifies 65 violations. investigates 17 marine accidents. inspects 64 commercial vessels. saves 14 lives. assists 328 people. saves $2.5 million in property. services 150 aids to navigation. and interdicts 176 illegal immigrants. So. while this legislation is not controversial. has strong bipartisan support. it is extremely important legislatio.n. In fact. it provides $3.7 billion a year to perform these missions.
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