Lisa Murkowski

I truly believe that America must move toward greater energy independence and self-sufficiency by adopting a comprehensive energy plan built on the principles of fuel diversity and responsible domestic exploration.

I believe that we need to increase that fund and the assessment.

It's safe to say that Alaskans have chosen the path of unity, the deliberative path, the commonsense path. And I think they have shown that through this write-in process. Can you imagine, over 100,000 people who wrote in the same name?

What would your instructors, what would your classmates at West Point say about how well you have lived up to your code of honor?

A more comprehensive approach, such as that suggested by the Western Governors Association, that addresses a National Minerals Policy is needed.

The Bill, in general, focuses on REEs, however, virtually all REE applications require other constituents to function.

The current situation with China seems to illustrate precisely the kind of risk you refer to.

We applaud Sen. Murkowski's effort to raise the government's awareness and understanding of rare earths.

Infinia does support Senator Murkowski's initiative, and we do believe it would be effective in rebuilding a rare earth supply chain in the U.S.

This bill would formally establish a national policy of promoting investment in, exploration for, and development of rare earths.

Including other strategic minerals would help to ensure a functioning industry is built-up without missing key components.

Thank you, Chairwoman Cantwell, for holding this important hearing and for allowing me to submit my written statement to its Record.

I especially appreciate this Subcommittee's attention to S. 3521, the Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010, which I introduced this past June along with five co-sponsors.

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is not backing down. Just today she announced she'll run for re-election in November as a write-in candidate.

I appreciate former Chair Hogen's assessment and his concerns.

Those fish, those shrimp may be absolutely perfectly safe, but as long as the public believes that they have been tainted, that market does not come back.

If the Commerce Department can spend money to improve exports, we can spend money to help our brothers and sisters in the gulf.

We need to know--we need to have that assurance that, in fact, these dispersants do what we hope they do and do not add additional risk when we're dealing with a spill.

Yes, because this is the first time that we have seen it applied directly at the source of the spill. Is that correct?

The seafood is safe regardless of where it comes from.

Senator Shelby, he is quite concerned about hurricanes and hurricane preparation.

So how can we give the consumer the assurance that the seafood that is coming from the gulf, in these waters, is safe for consumption?

I think we do recognize that this is unprecedented, but we also recognize that we have been operating in offshore conditions for decades now.

Is there anything internationally? Have the Norwegians done anything?

In your opinion, is there enough evidence to suggest that it is, in fact, not worth it when you get that much closer into shore?