Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"So it really does give us that full umbrella of protection that we talk about when we discuss the advantages of a missile defense system that truly does cover all of the United States?"

"I think we recognize that the system is effective also against missile threats to the east coast by actors that may be out there in the Middle East."

"Well, I appreciate that, General. I know that you've spent considerable time in Alaska looking at the operations there at Greely."

"I strongly urge the committee to table this bill once and for all."