Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the 2023 United States Coast Guard Academy Graduation
Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at 2023 United States Coast Guard (USCG) Academy Graduation at the USCG Academy in New London, CT.
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Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
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Waterways Analysis and Management System Fact Sheet
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