Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"These withdrawals have occurred despite the tremendous energy potential in those areas, despite the pressing need to refill our pipeline, and despite extreme opposition from most Alaskans."

"Thank you, Madam Secretary. I assume, Deputy Secretary Connor, you are available as we probe into the intricacies of the budget here, so appreciate your being here as well."

"I want to commend Secretary Jewell for giving us an excellent place to start that conversation."

"I appreciate the fact that you not only went to see Kivalina but you met with not only our Native leadership at their winter retreat but also with the Governor, the leadership in the House and Senate,..."