Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I am always looking to see where have we, as an Arctic nation, placed the priority, the funding priority, in our budgets."

"I have your commitment and that of the folks within your department to work with Alaska Natives as we implement the treaty."

"Know that I certainly support you in that endeavor and happy to work with you as well."

"I am a little bit confused about why there would be a specific reduction in this area where again the need is so great, so great."