Lisa Murkowski: “It's not just the hydro projects. American Rivers has listed the Bristol Bay watershed as the No. 2 most endangered…”

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.

This is an individual that is not only qualified for this position, he is ready to hit the ground running as a U.S. District Court judge.

I would expect this from terrorists and dictators, but not here in America.

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