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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.
This is a resolution recognizing Lance Mackey. I know Lance personally. As the chairman mentioned, last March he made Alaskan history by being the first person to win four consecutive Iditarod races. My friends, that's a little over 4,450…
It is time that we act on this legislation. Let it go forward. Let us do what is fair. And the arguments against this legislation, some of them are very frivolous. The English language. We were not required to have English when we became a…
I strongly support this amendment. This is the same amendment we had 12 years ago. It does promote Spanish and it does promote English. This is nothing new. Right now in my State we are printing our ballots in my State in different…
This is a rehash of 12 years ago. I want to compliment the Delegate from Puerto Rico for representing his people. The Governor supports this legislation, the Senate supports this legislation, and the House supports this legislation…
We talk about reform--we're for reform and you're for reform. But 2,700 pages of what? 2,700 pages. The Bible only has 1,341 pages in it. Let me give you an example on page 752 of this bill. Let me read it to you: ``Eligibility for…
I can only say I am losing a good friend who will go to better and greater places. You have been an ally to myself and to the feeling of working bipartisan work with the chairman on both sides of the aisle. We have always talked to one…
That word generally, but keep in mind that this decision was made 20 years ago not to allow the Secretary to take land in trust.
I happen to support the foundation of the legislation. I talked to Mr. Cole about this.
I have promoted this bill, passed it through this Committee and onto the Floor of the House.
The one thing we have to recognize in this act there isn't a native land claims act itself in Alaska.
I am in strong support of this legislation because we have lived through this in Alaska.
They are different. They are natives. There is Hawaiian Natives, and there is Alaska Natives.
This is going to be a cooperative effort to make sure that yes, they are recognized.
Thank you, Congressman Young. Congressman Don Young, Congressman for all of Alaska. We really appreciate your support and commitment.
The American Indian, Alaska Native are dear to my heart, and we have made great strides, and I would like to continue that.
Congressman Young is quite aware of our programs. He has been supportive of us for the past 16 years.
When we finally come together as a Congress and say yes, we want to address this power issue, this energy dependency, but you are not going to do it unless we consider the fact we must have a percentage of fossil fuels that are…
But keep in mind, parts of the barrel, of the barrel that is made of 42 gallons of oil, there is actually, of that 42 gallons a barrel, 19 gallons are gasoline.
We can't continue to put our heads in the sand, when we are a nation of fossil fuels.
My big concern is it is the day of the Exxon Valdez tragedy--not disaster, tragedy.
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