Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"We absolutely agree that operation and maintenance funds are necessary to ensure that sanitation facilities projects can remain functional for their entire usable life."

"Alaskans living in communities without access to running water are five times more likely to be hospitalized for lower respiratory tract infections."

"But as we know, unfortunately, it is not the case for far too many of our Native communities."

"Given what you know of the operation and maintenance needs in Alaska villages today, there are a couple of questions here for you."