Lisa Murkowski: “We have been pushing--we share a border with Canada, and we have been urging Alaskans for the past 18 months to…”

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

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.

His extensive experience, professionalism, and judicial temperament make him exceptionally well-qualified for this role.