03/14/2012
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"For years we have been saying that oil production in Alaska is the gold standard, but our faith has been shattered."
"I think it should be more appropriate that we discuss when and how to develop this incredible national resource."
"I find it both misguided and, as an Alaskan, somewhat insulting when the Federal agencies continue to look for ways to lock up additional wilderness in Alaska when Alaska doesn't want it."
"I think we recognize that it was just a start."