Don Young: “Last week, Mr. Chairman and members of the panel, I was proud to introduce H.R. 5697.”

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

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

I come before you today to plead on behalf of all Alaskans for relief from the inimical policies imposed by the current Administration.

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