Lisa Murkowski: “If we fail to invest adequately in our soldiers, that is where we fail, that is where we have the vulnerabilities.”

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.

Congress needs to save ourselves.

I join Alaskans in offering condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham.