I think you and your Ranking Member will learn that when my priorities come up, they always start with an A...

I hope that you could convey my interest in providing the community builders the assurances that they're hoping for.

This is H.J. Res. 21. It was passed unanimously out of both houses, and it urges the Federal Government to respect the authority of the State of Alaska to regulate marijuana use, production, and distribution, and generally respect States'…

I think that we are making a small step forward with this small set-aside--small set-aside--and first time ever to see anything going towards those on Tribal lands and in Alaska.

We have to acknowledge that this is yet unfinished.

I too, want to move towards that next generation of nuclear energy capacity.

I've been concerned about the loss of global leadership in the nuclear space and I know the world still considers the NRC to be the gold standard for nuclear regulation and I think, rightfully so.

I appreciate that you have volunteered its liberation with accountability.

I would ask for your commitment to work with my office, to work with the impacted communities, to ensure that the concerns that the fishing communities have are addressed before we finalize a date for the next Northern Edge.

It is categorically unacceptable, and I know that you share that view.

Improving the culture and guaranteeing a safe workplace must be one of your highest priorities.

It's my understanding that NATO inventories on icebreakers include one for the U.S., eight in Canada, with six Navy icebreakers planned, Norway has one.

It is no secret that I was not particularly thrilled with it.

I'm going to continue to be aggressive in my push for not just one, but for meeting the needs that we have as an Arctic nation.

We are here today to focus on their energy challenges and opportunities in the hopes of moving the ball forward on more affordable, more reliable and increasingly clean energy for all of them.

In Alaska, Montana, Hawaii, North Dakota, any number of our states, too many people are living on the edge of what Senator Tim Scott and I call 'energy insecurity.'

I had to make a decision as to whether or not I was going to buy heating fuel to keep the house warm or whether I could afford to buy baby formula for the baby.

I have people that are going to bed at night afraid. They are afraid of the next storm coming their way.

I think it is fair to say that self governance has literally reshaped the way in which health care and other social services are delivered to the Native people in Alaska.

Some agencies are more willing, I think, to work with us on co-management.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you all for being here.

Well, good. I think the more transparent you can be and then give that heads up, I think it is appreciated all around.

It is not just a question. It is a plea. It is an urgency. It is a demand.

We recognize there are bumps in the road.

I think we recognize that if we fail to do right by our parks, we will have those that will say, okay, you encouraged me to come and visit my park.