Lisa Murkowski: “Everything focuses either on ANWR or the gas line. The electricity portion could be very complex. CAFE is going to be…”

“Everything focuses either on ANWR or the gas line. The electricity portion could be very complex. CAFE is going to be agonizing. Renewables are going to be agonizing. I was somewhat alerted by the whip who indicated this vote will be a 60 vote. Ordinarily, on issues around here, 51 votes are enough to carry. But it is important to recognize the ground has already been laid, and the reason is interesting. It is contentious. When our national security is concerned, we should do all we can not to limit our options. I am fearful we are limiting our options. The House bill only prohibits the 'over the top' route, which is what the whip alluded to. This would clearly address this point, and it would provide the alternatives that the economics dictate.”