Don Young: “There will be nothing ever achieved in this state when we lose our statehood.”

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.

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

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