This is a critical moment that is going to define the Coast Guard's presence in the Arctic.
It's a moving city.
I think, that the work by being up there, the activity between you, the local community, as well as industry, well, beca...
The Coast Guard I think issued their Certificate of Inspection on the Arctic Challenger today or yesterday.
The value of our oil and gas reserves, and particularly our yet untapped reserves, is really a game-changer for the nati...
Such an office was proposed in legislation that Senator Begich and Senator Murkowski introduced recently.
I have to be frank with you. I think my colleagues back in Washington think I'm going to move the whole committee to Ala...
We like good news like that. I bet Shell likes good news like that.
This is a timely hearing, and I'd echo what Deputy Secretary Hayes said, that there are a lot of lessons learned.
We need to proceed carefully, safely, and make sure local communities are fully prepared and engaged.
President Obama supported my push to start utilizing Alaska resources to support America's energy needs.
it's not a question of if we're drilling, it's how we do it right.
I guess this year was kind of the beginning of what's ahead of us in the Arctic.
I am concerned that as we deal with the fiscal issues, we need to understand what it will mean in certain areas.
not only do we have half the Tribes in the Country in Alaska, we are a State that is one-fifth the size of the United St...
I think we also need to recognize that we have got to be working a little bit creatively here.
your Chairmanship, sir, has been greatly appreciated. I appreciate your leadership not only on the Committee but on so m...
I have great concerns about what that would do to us, but probably less discussion about what is happening on the discre...
