Political Quotes

Alaskan communities continue to face an increasing number of damaging natural disasters, including catastrophic flooding, coastal erosion, severe storms, landslides, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and permafrost thaw.

“The politicization—even weaponization—of the Department did not start with this administration but has accelerated during it,”

As the Arctic grows in strategic importance, the United States must continue investing in the research, infrastructure, and expertise needed to strengthen our understanding of this rapidly changing region.

The Senate has leverage over the fund only because Blanche's nomination is pending.