Lisa Murkowski: “We recognize that, as competent and as able as our friend and former colleague Secretary Salazar is, he can't do this…”

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.

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

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

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