Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I would certainly hope that individual has been recognized for his persistence, standing up for the Constitution."

"It seems to me that the Air Force is taking the position that it can avoid the intent of either of these two statutes."

"Many up north feel that the Air Force, since it was not able to get this proposal through the BRAC Commission, is simply trying to accomplish this through a different means."

"I'm concerned that what it looks like is we're trying to break Eielson down in small pieces to put it in a situation where it really doesn't stand on its own."