Don Young: “I see this government today as King George and his lords around him.”

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

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

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.

It was sponsored by Congressman Debbie Dingell and initially by Congressman Don Young.