Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"But just from a practical perspective, wouldn't it make sense to determine first whether or not the States are doing an adequate job in terms of the regulation?"

"I think we all, as policymakers, need to be careful about not only the language that we use but how we describe certain processes because I think it does cause unnecessary alarm or concern."

"I think it should be more appropriate that we discuss when and how to develop this incredible national resource."

"I find it both misguided and, as an Alaskan, somewhat insulting when the Federal agencies continue to look for ways to lock up additional wilderness in Alaska when Alaska doesn't want it."