Lisa Murkowski

We have had circumstances in which there have been major changes in the world.

I would urge you to see if we can't revitalize that.

I was delighted when Ranking Member Biden mentioned that, when he saw Lech Walesa...

I just think that right now it's a pretty negative influence.

I know that the President put forth a very broad policy towards Cuba in May of this year.

I think he's making some progress.

I think it is an opportunity for us, and it's something that needs to be cultivated in order to work to our advantage.

One of the issues that is really quite paramount in Alaskans' mind is the situation over in North Korea.

I'm heartened to hear, from the media reports, that North Korea appears willing to restart the six-party talks.

The provision in question requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a periodic scientific review of the supplemental foods available in the Women, Infants, and Children Program, which is also known as the WIC Program. The Secretary…

EDA projects are linked to private sector job growth.

I sincerely hope that this important reauthorization measure does not become hostage to other issues and will progress briskly from here to the floor.

The dollars disbursed by the EDA are not going to waste.

I believe industry is healthiest when it does as much as possible for itself.

I just want to state my very sincere and genuine appreciation to you, Mr. Sampson, and all the efforts that EDA has made in Alaska.

For 20 years, we have examined the need to make changes and actively considered how the Ninth Circuit should be restructured.

The Ninth Circuit has a direct and dramatic impact on my State.

Last year, in response to these problems, I introduced S. 562, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 2003.

I can assure you that in Alaska it also is extremely important and one of those issues that generates huge response.

Establishing a budget for the EPA is essential to continue to protect the environment and human health of the people of this Nation.

We do not want to go there with our natural gas when we have the reserves in this country.

If we fail to do that, I am concerned that when we look at this chart that shows the growth in Alaska production, that that is pushed out even further.

Quite honestly, looking at the figures, recognizing that right now we import 1 percent of our LNG, but by the year--what is it--2025 we will be at a point where we are importing 15 percent LNG, that is a dramatic increase in a relatively…

I want to make sure that we state clearly for the record--I have said it repeatedly to my colleagues, but it bears repeating here--that in order to facilitate an Alaska natural gas pipeline, we have got to get the energy bill through or…

I appreciate the fact that Alaska is recognized and contained within the solution when we are talking about meeting this country's demand for natural gas.