In fact. last week. I saw three of our cutters at the dock in Bahrain working to preserve our interests in the Persian Gulf. The last thing our Coast Guard needs is to face recurrent budget uncertainties. a circumstance which leaves the services leadership unable to know exactly what resources and capabilities they have available to perform vital national security functions. such as addressing port and harbor security. illegal drug and migrant interdiction. search and rescue. law enforcement and environmental response actions. and several other important activities. This legislation will also strengthen our national security through provisions that enhance policies that govern foreign port security assignments. Others that bolster the coordination of international port inspections. conducted by the Coast Guard and our foreign partners. will help better ensure that critical maritime infrastructure does not become a liability for national security.