The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.
We will not harm the caribou who move through the area; we will not harm the polar bears.
It is important to put this in context in terms of the areas that we are talking about.
We know full well that opening the 1002 Area is not an immediate cure.
We love our state. We respect the land. We would never risk its future for the sake of development.
I think it is important to recognize that there are parts of ANWR that are designated as wilderness.
The Committee will come to order.
Tax reform is a unique opportunity for Congress to promote tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and self-sufficiency.
I do think this is an important piece of legislation that really works to ensure ANCSA is operating as intended.
I think it is important that we were able to incorporate that as part of the record because I do think it is not well un...
We talk a lot about the need and effort to make sure that indigenous Alaskans, under the land claims, see benefits that ...