Don Young: “If you can't drill safely in the footprint on ANWR that is being proposed, you can't drill safely anywhere in America.”

Congress authorized the leasing and development program within the 1002 Area of ANWR not on a whim, but after decades of robust debate.

We have learned firsthand that resource development and protection of the environment are not mutually exclusive goals.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss Willow with you at any time, and further to facilitate your meeting with the groups above to hear from them directly.

We therefore firmly believe that a 45-day comment period will allow all stakeholders and the general public more than enough time to review the SEIS and provide meaningful comment.