Lisa Murkowski: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the hearing and I apologize that I wasn't here for your opening comments.”

If a federal facility is going to be demolished, it cannot be without congressional oversight here.

Kyle brings extensive knowledge of both our state and our court system to the federal bench, having served the District of Alaska as a federal prosecutor and U.S. Magistrate Judge, a position he has held in Alaska for the past five years.

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

His extensive experience, professionalism, and judicial temperament make him exceptionally well-qualified for this role.