Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I appreciate the fact that you not only went to see Kivalina but you met with not only our Native leadership at their winter retreat but also with the Governor, the leadership in the House and Senate,..."

"I think it is important that folks understand how this plan came to be and the thinking behind it."

"when she is in rural Alaska she hears as much or more about this issue than any other."

"These withdrawals have occurred despite the tremendous energy potential in those areas, despite the pressing need to refill our pipeline, and despite extreme opposition from most Alaskans."