Lisa Murkowski: “That is correct. No areas where drilling is prohibited could be developed under this language.”

The country needs an Attorney General who will check the worst impulses of this administration. I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.

I join Alaskans in condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham today.

The recent lease sale results were not surprising, given the acreage already leased and the continued partisan push against responsible development.

I will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general.