Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Oditt, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston, and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas discuss Coast Guard rescue operations in response to Hurricane Harvey, Aug. 31, 2017. Cruz visited Sector Houston-Galveston to thank Coast Guard members and first responders for their hard work and resilience during Hurricane Harvey rescue operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Kelley/Released)