Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I just use this time to make sure you are aware of it and to ask for your commitment to work with us to ensure that we do have continued funding for these programs."

"What we need to do is provide for greater certainty through longer terms or longer extensions."

"What are we going to do about a Medicare system that is failing our seniors in many areas when they can't get in to see anyone?"

"Our President-elect Obama has committed to support these initiatives."