Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I abhor the notion that people who are desperately in need of aid...have to pay the price for bureaucratic infighting."

"I am further concerned that your agency does not fully appreciate the magnitude of this problem."

"But we have not seen any permits. We have not seen any application."

"I will never ever understand the timing of the decision, and I am still trying to reconcile the reasons behind your decision."