We should follow through with this because, as you know, it is not always an issue just of money and the available resources.

I ask unanimous consent that the following individuals who are interns on my staff for this summer be given privileges of the floor: Steven Murphy, Gwen Ranniger, Christian Escalante, Alexander Wong, Cassandra Adams, Taylor Sheldon, Max…

You have the Consolidated Tribal Assistance solicitation but needless to say, the Attorney General and I had a quick, stand up conversation.

it was my understanding that I was next in the queue. If I am incorrect, I would be happy to get this squared away. I, too, have about 15 minutes.

It was very powerful.

We want to make the change. We want to be that agent of change.

It was a fabulous effort that gave hope and a purpose to so many of these kids.

The Consolidated Tribal Grant Solicitation has been criticized because effectively what you are doing is pitting communities that have problems against each other.

I thank my colleague from Rhode Island, and I thank him for the opportunity to speak directly to this bill this afternoon. Mr. President, I wish to speak briefly about the measure we have on the floor today, the Every Child Achieves Act…

We must ensure that our programs do not leave these areas on the sidelines.

We have legislation before the committee, S. 1227, to ensure that the development of microgrid technology includes isolated communities.

I want to mention very quickly what is on the front page of my newspapers in the State of Alaska this week and has been for a couple of weeks now. Our fire season started very early and with an intensity that has really attracted concern…

I came to the floor today to speak about an issue--a regulation that has raised a level of concern and controversy in my State of Alaska like no other we have seen in a long time, and this is in regard to the EPA and the Army Corps of…

I ask unanimous consent to continue for an additional 4 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that the following interns in my office be granted the privilege of the floor for the remainder of the day: Jenna Dreydoppel, Tasha Boyer, Denae Benson, Claire Landis, Holly O'Brien, Kelsey Colligan, Jasper…

I wish to say a couple of things before I speak to the issue that brought me to the floor today. I have been listening to our leader from Texas talk about so many of the advances we have seen in the Senate this session. I think it is…

I also wish to speak to how the rule impacts the development of hydropower in the State of Alaska. We are looking to find energy solutions, clean energy solutions. Hydropower is huge for us. Alaska has nearly 300 prime locations for…

Very touching story. This year, once again, we reflect on the service of Trooper James A. Moen to our State. At the same time we recognize the continuing contributions of his daughter, Megan, without whom we would not know as much about…

You have to listen, as Senator Murkowski said, to the children's ideas.

We need to work together to find solutions that will help our communities heal.

We have not really solved the problems. We are still continuing the discussions. In the meantime, we are losing our children.

It is not going to happen if we keep cutting funds to the reservations because of sequestration.

Allowing such shipments would send a powerful signal of support and reliability at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions in much of the world.

We should not lift sanctions on Iranian oil while keeping sanctions on American oil. It makes no sense.

I rise today to introduce legislation needed to provide additional options for how Ketchikan and parts of Southeast Alaska can receive additional clean, renewable electricity in the future. Today I am introducing legislation being…