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Don Young

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Don Young is a Republican politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district from 1973 until his passing in 2022. He was the longest-serving member of Congress in Alaska's history and was known for his strong advocacy for Alaskan interests, particularly in areas such as resource development and indigenous rights. Young was a prominent figure in various legislative efforts, including those related to transportation and infrastructure in Alaska. Throughout his tenure, he was recognized for his direct and often colorful communication style, which resonated with many constituents.

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Jun 10, 2014

This is an example, under the Constitution you have a right on your property to protect your property.

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Jun 10, 2014

You have not one State that supports this proposal?

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Jun 10, 2014

You should know that if you are consulting them. There should be somebody, one State saying this is a grand idea.

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Jun 10, 2014

Have you found one State that supported this proposal?

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Jun 10, 2014

Without any input from the State of Alaska, any cooperation with the State of Alaska, any understanding of the effect upon individuals in the State of Alaska, preempting a State-owned property without consulting, total arrogance on part of…

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Jun 10, 2014

I have a personal feeling about the EPA. I want you to know what you have done in Alaska to me is a disgrace.

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May 19, 2014

H.R. 49 would permit leasing within 1002 Area of ANWR.

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May 19, 2014

As long as I sit in this seat, we are going to get those oil fields developed that were guaranteed under the Act of Congress to Alaska Natives.

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May 19, 2014

What is wrong with America today. We are now being run by a monarchy of agencies supported by outside interest groups that don't know one side from the backside.

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May 19, 2014

I want to know where this stinking thing arose from, when you take away the right or take away and not let the key fit the lock.

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May 19, 2014

This is America, not a bunch of dictators dictating through agencies. They are taking away the rights of individuals this Congress said they had.

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May 19, 2014

I would say I would suggest respectfully that your organization--and thank God we're through with your administration--think about previous laws that impose restrictions on what was guaranteed under other laws when you take away that key.

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May 19, 2014

With all due respect, this is not coming from the public. It is coming from you, not the public.

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May 19, 2014

I will try to make this short, because I know the witnesses have been sitting there.

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May 19, 2014

What public? Are you going to hear from the Sierra Club? You are going to hear from Save the Earth Club?

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May 19, 2014

What bothers me is we have a no-more clause, period.

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Apr 28, 2014

At this time, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sessions).

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Apr 28, 2014

At this time I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Schock) who authored this bill.

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Apr 28, 2014

At this time, I yield whatever time he may consume to the gentleman from Kentucky, Mr. Hal Rogers.

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Apr 28, 2014

There has to be a little bit of more--say, 'This is our job.'

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Apr 28, 2014

I am a little frustrated--and, frankly, a little pissed off--and I will say that out loud again, pissed off--because now you are being dictated by the Fish and Wildlife, Endangered Species, et cetera, et cetera, and nothing gets done.

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Apr 6, 2014

They have done well with the money this Committee has been able to achieve for them and does an outstanding job.

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Apr 6, 2014

Good or bad, I am the only one here.

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Apr 2, 2014

This hearing accomplishes nothing, because you don't take the time to communicate with us here.

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