Lisa Murkowski: “The Mat-Su clinic in Wasilla, Alaska, did not have adequate staffing or security.”

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

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 would expect this from terrorists and dictators, but not here in America.

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.