Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"When we have drought situations, as we clearly have in the West right now, I am concerned that oftentimes when our water resources are short there is an imbalance in terms of how our agencies meet the..."

"I appreciate your response. I look forward to working with you on those very basic areas which, I think, far too often get pushed to the back when there is something brighter and shinier that occupies..."

"I share your concerns about funding. I share your sense of priorities for these basic data collection efforts."

"The financial burden to our families is such that they are looking at this and saying, 'I am better off just paying the fines that will come with it.'"