Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I made the statement that there haven't been any stewardship contracts that return more revenue receipts to the Treasury than they cost the Forest Service to plan and prepare and sell."

"Unfortunately the bill has not come up for a hearing in another committee in the Senate."

"I have already heard from New Hampshire constituents on this matter and I am concerned about eliminating the opportunity for our senior and disabled citizens to enjoy our public lands at a more afford..."

"We would certainly hope that this administration, as well as any other administration, would protect those agreements that have been reached and, again, vigorously defend them."