Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I so appreciate the fact that you have convened this hearing today to take up what I believe we all agree is an important issue."

"We would first like to thank the Arthritis Foundation's 2012 Advocacy Leadership Award recipient, Senator Murkowski, for being a champion for the cause of arthritis research in the past."

"the clear legislation that Senator Murkowski has proposed would bring us together because it would set a level of clarity"

"I will continue to advocate for the needs of military children and for mental health services for our veterans."