Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I do think it was prudent that we conducted this study."

"I would like to hear that assurance that Eielson AFB will continue in that very, very significant role."

"I still have a very difficult time understanding a proposal that would somehow possibly decrease our presence in Alaska."

"the congressional intent was that part of these new fees be used to expand the capacity so that we could expedite the orderly development of offshore there."