Lisa Murkowski actually said...

I just think that right now it's a pretty negative influence.

I think it is an opportunity for us, and it's something that needs to be cultivated in order to work to our advantage.

One of the issues that is really quite paramount in Alaskans' mind is the situation over in North Korea.

I'm heartened to hear, from the media reports, that North Korea appears willing to restart the six-party talks.