But if we have a process that does not allow for certainty along the way, it is pretty difficult to entice anybody to come in and put the dollars up front that would allow for a project, allow for economic development within the region, and allow for jobs and opportunities.
Murkowski emphasizes the need for certainty to attract investment and promote economic development.
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