Lisa Murkowski: “I wanted to ask about something that has come up in the news recently about possible Department of Defense interest in…”

Alaska is a cornerstone of American defense; investments like this from the Coast Guard are critical as we work to improve infrastructure on bases across the state to maintain our national security.

Alaska is praying for those on board, their loved ones, and the team at Security Aviation.

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

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