Nov 30, 2011
I am the only real representative of the Arctic in Congress. I say this with a great deal of pride.
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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Nov 30, 2011
We just want to be treated, you know, like part of the United States, not as a colony any more, you know.
Nov 30, 2011
I have nothing against it, but we were treated as a colony for so long, and we are finally getting control of our fisheries.
Nov 30, 2011
The regional councils are required to take steps to address any overfished fishery and include measures for rebuilding the overfished stocks.
Nov 30, 2011
It is crucial that the management agencies within the Federal Government be proactive in protecting fisheries rather than attempting to address overfished stocks after they are in crisis situation.
Nov 17, 2011
This is really my legislation on energy for American jobs. Actually it is ANWR legislation.
Nov 15, 2011
This is well explained in the unanimous consent by the gentleman from New Jersey. I just urge the passage of the conveyance of the decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter STORIS to the nonprofit organization in Juneau, Alaska, for use as an…
Nov 15, 2011
The energy program the Obama Administration has is nothing as far as producing energy.
Nov 15, 2011
You have EPA, Lisa Jackson, an organization that is trying to subvert your authority.
Nov 15, 2011
I am supporting the Obama energy program. It is called a propeller because there is no energy program.
Nov 15, 2011
I want you to know I am supporting Mr. Markey. I want to tell you right now I am supporting the Obama energy program.
Nov 15, 2011
When I become emperor I might consider you as Secretary of the Interior, but that probably won't happen for a while.
Nov 15, 2011
Can you do me a favor? Again, I go back outside your agency and outside the state. When EPA or the Corps of Engineers... stop the process which you are putting forth, let me know where I can be of help to you.
Nov 15, 2011
I do think you have made some steps forward, but I will tell you that you are not the only player in town.
Nov 15, 2011
The energy program the Obama Administration has is nothing as far as producing energy.
Nov 2, 2011
These are two good pieces of legislation. Mr. Black and all of you, we will be working with it.
Nov 2, 2011
I think Eni brought up a good point about, I am all for the Turks because I sort of like them to have a leg up because they were the first interested.
Nov 2, 2011
That puts a terrible burden on the tribes, and it is mostly not justified; it is somebody making work.
Nov 2, 2011
I am glad Mr. Black--by the way, I am not going to pick on you because I think you are trying--you are just in a morass of bureaucracy, and if we can help you out with this legislation, I will gladly do that.
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