Lisa Murkowski: “I hope you feel it in your heart that this is one where we have failed our veterans.”

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.

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.

Kyle brings extensive knowledge of both our state and our court system to the federal bench, having served the District of Alaska as a federal prosecutor and U.S. Magistrate Judge, a position he has held in Alaska for the past five years.