Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"It is hard for me to accept a 38 percent reduction to the Department's program that issues conveyances to those who have already waited far too long to receive title to their lands."

"We have high expectations for the Assistant Secretary."

"I am concerned by many of the proposed reductions to the BIA."

"I support a plan that balances greater access while maintaining protections in areas where development may not be appropriate at this time."