I'm concerned about the Coast Guard's ability to meet the needs of southeast Alaskans, especially in the nearshore and i...
The Coast Guard bill being passed this week would be helpful.
We certainly view the Coast Guard in light of what you do for Alaskans every day, which is heroic efforts, remarkable.
It's good that you're advocating for the passage of the Coast Guard bill.
I would like to get each of your commitment, during your tenure, soon into your tenure, when you get confirmed, to come ...
It is pretty big. The Ranking Member, I will acknowledge that.
You need to recommend it and you need to use it in order to get that trust back.
His question to me, a real hero among us--and we have so many that we are proud of--was the concern that we hear from so...
Do you agree with that still?
I would like from you is to get a commitment to come with me to Alaska soon in your tenure to meet with my veterans.
I fully intend to support your nomination, and hopefully, most of my colleagues--or all my colleagues will as well.
Will you be able to kick ass and take names for the veterans
Can I get your commitment upon confirmation that you will come to Alaska and consult with our local VA leadership?
Can I get your commitment that you will initiate consultation with the Alaska Native Health Board and other Tribal Healt...
My State is actually a continental-wide place, yet we do not have a full-service VA hospital in the State of Alaska.
I worry that we forget we have other very serious significant issues as they relate to substance abuse.
I'm concerned that here in Congress we're so focused on opiates as the drug du jour.
I think we recognize that the Missile Defense Agency has been tasked with not only an extraordinarily important mission ...
