Don Young: “This is grandstanding by individuals that don't know what they're talking about. And I will go back to that. It's…”

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

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.

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.

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