This is something that most Alaskans, more than 70 percent, strongly support.

I think you are off to a good start, and I appreciate that.

I think it is a good sign that the agency's top priority in this request is to invest in national forest management.

I was pleased to see the Administration note that it is prepared to work with Congress to find a fiscally responsible solution.

So many of our communities have none whatsoever. As a consequence, we are dealing with some very troubling statistics within our State.

We need the Commissioner to certify.

Well, why can we not just get our pharmaceuticals through the mail and through licensed providers in Canada?

I think that we have some things that we would like to discuss with you and your folks with regard to fiscal year 2017 funding levels that are a bit problematic.

I think we want to continue to try to do right by these budgets. You mentioned it is tough but we have an obligation here.

I remain dedicated and willing to work with him, with other members of the Committee and members of the Senate.

I think continued effort, conversation, dialogue and a willingness to get there is important.

I am concerned, and I am speaking for a lot of people in my State who are worried about the inconsistency between the State marijuana laws and the Federal policy.

It just seems that we have kind of a self-reinforcing spiral when it comes to certain drug costs.

I think, Senator Murkowski, it is in our DNA that...

Regional energy solutions should be a priority for our nation.

I have been a strong proponent of performance metrics for microgrids and investing in matching federal dollars to help increase the grid resilience.

there is no deterrent here when it comes to Senator Murkowski's dedication to this issue.

the concept of 'necessity is the mother of invention' comes to mind here.

I do think that we recognize that we have a great deal to offer...

I really appreciate the fact that Senator Murkowski has done such an excellent job in advocating for Alaska's excellence in terms of microgrid technologies.

I thank you, Madam Chairman, for coming to Seattle yesterday, to tour the facilities at McKinstry and the Bullitt Center.

I firmly believe that so much of what we see happens here in the energy space can be replicated around the globe...

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Capito). Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Sam R. Brice and Howard A. ``Buzz'' Otis

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to my interns for the remainder of the month of June 2017. Those interns are Claire Faulkner, Fiona Kelty, Jackson Blackwell, Jaden Frazier, James Flemings, Kinani Halvorsen…

over the Memorial Day weekend, Alaska lost two really great men. These men were doers and they were builders in every sense of the word--both literally and figuratively. They were family people, and they were the best of friends to one…