I really appreciate you recognizing that Alaska is not going to be at a disadvantage when it comes to Federal funding.

I think we would agree that that is not right, that is not reasonable.

I am hoping that this stand-down will achieve the desired outcome which is really to really determine the safety there and not just a messaging tool

I hope you feel it in your heart that this is one where we have failed our veterans.

I am hoping that this stand-down will achieve the desired outcome which is really to really determine the safety there and not just a messaging tool

this is not about double dip. This is truly about addressing some of the realities that come when you are in these cold weather environments

I thank Senator Cardin for his leadership on this issue, not only in this Congress but in the previous Congresses when we have attempted to advance this very important measure. What we have in front of us right now is S.J. Res. 4, an…

I have proposed the creation of an Off-Road Veterans Outreach Program, some support funding to get out, and then get those vets who can't drive, to a facility, so that they can get their questions answered.

There is no reason why we should not. So, I am with you in supporting your urging to the Agency.

I appreciated the fact that you followed through on your commitment from this last budget hearing, that you were going to come to Alaska.

I think you recognize that we don't have much of a contingency plan there in Alaska. This is it.

There is no reason why we should not. So, I am with you in supporting your urging to the Agency.

We have heard from a lot of vets who are hearing about this. They are really concerned because, again, coming from Bethel, you have got to have an air medivac.

We have heard from a lot of vets who are hearing about this. They are really concerned because, again, coming from Bethel, you have got to have an air medivac.

I would ask you to commit to conducting a study of the geothermal resources that we have in Alaska and in Hawaii.

I really appreciate you recognizing that Alaska is not going to be at a disadvantage when it comes to Federal funding.

I would ask you to commit to conducting a study of the geothermal resources that we have in Alaska and in Hawaii.

I find it inexcusable and astonishing that Hawaii and Alaska would not be included, particularly, in a study for geothermal.