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.
Apr 2, 2012
Many people--I have yet to figure out who are these many people--say, all we're doing is implementing the findings of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy.
Apr 2, 2012
If they implement this policy, Mr. Lang, do you believe under this policy that we will lose control over our state land?
Apr 2, 2012
I think the broad plan states that one of the action items is to protect 2 billion acres of land...
Apr 2, 2012
We should be trying to simplify it or at least streamline it and make it more efficient.
Apr 2, 2012
One of the disappointments in my career has been the fact that at one time there were 15,000 high-paying jobs in the State of Alaska and I think we may have maybe 80.
Apr 2, 2012
If I was a suspicious person, with NOAA and the Endangered Species Act, this proposal for ocean zoning, I would say, is another attempt at the fishing industry.
Apr 2, 2012
If we have to duplicate from every agency that's under this provision that we stand on this issue until we find out what they're trying to achieve.
Apr 2, 2012
For stakeholders not to be involved in something that directly affects not only their livelihoods, but their lives in total, is dead wrong.
Apr 2, 2012
The National Ocean Policy is a bad idea. It will create more uncertainty for businesses and will limit job growth.
Apr 2, 2012
Our job is to try to use your testimony to really try to show that there hasn't been the involvement there should be.
Apr 2, 2012
if the Administration continues to tell us that the National Ocean Policy and Marine Spatial Planning is not zoning, isn't that exactly what the Department of the Interior called it in the draft five-year plan?
Apr 2, 2012
There will be nothing ever achieved in this state when we lose our statehood.
Apr 2, 2012
We're not supposed to be the United States of the Federal Government. We should be the United States of America.
Apr 2, 2012
Taking money from existing research and management to fund some poorly designed national initiative that will hinder economic growth of Alaska is just wrong.
Apr 2, 2012
I hope you're aware on your committee you cut their funds off, squeezed their you know what until they start explaining where they're taking the money from.
Apr 2, 2012
I don't know what we were thinking, but it's under the President. It really hands the President... control over the State of Alaska regardless of the President.
Apr 2, 2012
The Executive Order creates a new National Ocean Policy and a complicated bureaucratic scheme.
Apr 2, 2012
This Administration has decided to create a new, vague, regulatory bureaucracy through an Executive Order.
Mar 20, 2012
I cannot figure it out. My Senator said it was only 4,000 miles. I cannot figure out how that happened, but that is the Senate for you.
Mar 20, 2012
For those from Alaska, please, thank you, Mr. Chairman and the ranking member for inviting such a diverse group of Alaskans whose work for organizations has tremendous impacts on the lives of the Alaskan native people.
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