Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I am committed to working very hard for Indian Country and, I would say, for Native self-determination regardless of geography."

"I look forward to working with my colleagues to make history by confirming the first Alaska Native person to this position."

"I am such an unabashed proponent of the fact this will be the first Alaska Native woman nominated to this position."

"Believe me, we need someone to take charge within the BIA."