Mar 7, 2011
Today, the government borrows money at the same time as it imposes obstacles to the creation of new wealth.
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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Mar 7, 2011
There will always be conflict in Indian politics. That is one of the most difficult things we face.
Mar 7, 2011
I don't think we have the right to implement laws that don't benefit that nation.
Mar 7, 2011
I am not about to disburse $1.8 billion without a plan, and who is going to receive what.
Mar 7, 2011
the unemployment rate for Indian tribes is in the neighbor of 60 percent, as high as 85 percent in some communities.
Mar 7, 2011
This is not Democrat and Republican. We only have one constituency to represent.
Mar 7, 2011
Through responsible development of these resources tribes and individual Indians are well positioned to provide good jobs to tribal members.
Mar 7, 2011
I have watched all the horses before for the last 40 years, so don't feel bad.
Feb 17, 2011
We must explore for and develop the Arctic resources in an environmentally safe and sustainable manner, and we must allow that exploration work to proceed without bureaucratic impediments. This amendment accomplishes both. This amendment…
Feb 17, 2011
The native communities in Alaska support this. They support drilling. I've had them in my office. And to say that, I represent that State, not Alexandria, Virginia. And they've come to me and said we need it.
Feb 16, 2011
I am going to say respectfully, this is an existing program, and the reason it was started is because Alaskan natives and the Hawaiian natives do not receive money from the BIA. It was started to recognize an inequity of those people that…
Feb 16, 2011
I am deeply disappointed in the lady from Connecticut. This is a program that has been in existence since 1994, and you voted for it every time. This is not an earmark. This is an existing program. And I've heard you rail all night about…
Feb 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, as I understand the current definition of an earmark as defined by this body, the two programs that the gentleman is seeking to restore are both earmarks. Alaskan native education and native Hawaiian education programs are…
Feb 10, 2011
The second one, the newest one to come out is a regulation by EPA under the oil spill liability clause where the EPA is proposing a regulation to apply to dairies because milk has fat in it. They want to apply the oil spill liability…
Feb 10, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. America, our economic growth is being stifled by 165,000 pages of regulations; 1.4 million laws were never voted on by this body. They are the law of the land, passed by the bureaucracy. We are to blame for this ourselves. As…
Feb 10, 2011
I can't help but answer the gentleman from Massachusetts, who has never supported at any time, has never supported in any way, any energy development in this country. He was against nuclear power many years ago. He is still against it. He…
Feb 10, 2011
By the way, 1,600,000 laws on the books today were never voted on by anybody. Not ever voted on. It costs $1.01 trillion a year to implement those regulations. You want to balance the budget? Eliminate those regulations and you can balance…
Jan 25, 2011
We are facing bankruptcy because we have not been able to develop our fossil fuels.
Jan 25, 2011
I have reviewed the report, and I have also reviewed the members of the Commission. And I have statements from every one of the members of the Commission that do not support offshore drilling, including the two witnesses before us.
Jan 25, 2011
I am just questioning the Commission and the sincerity of really seeking a solution to a needed commodity, which is oil.
Dec 14, 2010
I rise in strong support of H.R. 3910, the companion legislation to S. 1609. This is a very important bill to the State of Alaska and the State of Washington. I would like to compliment my friend, Mr. Larsen, for his work on this…
Jul 13, 2010
Just yesterday, the Alaska Dispatch chronicled the increased tourist and commercial vessel traffic in the Arctic and the challenges the Coast Guard is facing in ensuring safe navigation. For example, the Coast Guard recently announced that…
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