Lisa Murkowski: “Not only do we have half the Tribes in the Country in Alaska, we are a State that is one-fifth the size of the United…”

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

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

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.