Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"Hadn't thought about that part of it."

"There is a sense of urgency in so many of our communities, because as you say, we are losing our Native speakers."

"Know that the emphasis that we are placing on Native languages is so critically important."

"Native languages are more than just words, they are a vital part of indigenous culture and identity and an important tool to understand indigenous histories and continue these cultures for future gene..."