A few statistics graphically illustrate the Coast Guards importance to the Nation. Last year. it saved 4.750 lives. assisted more than 90.000 individuals in distress. and saved or protected nearly $6 billion in property. As part of its law enforcement mission in 1996. the Coast Guard confiscated 29 tons of cocaine and marijuana that was destined for the United States. It intercepted over 9000 immigrants headed to our shores. During the same year. the Coast Guard responded to more than 17.000 pollution incidents. And the maritime cargo activities that the Coast Guard monitors and protects are estimated to contribute $74 billion annually to our GDP.
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