Here in Alaska, we are where the Indo-Pacific Nation and us, as an Arctic nation, intersect, these two critical regions intersect.

We need to have a deep water port in the Arctic, now needs to move forward.

We are nervous about all that is happening there. And I think you all probably would agree that we have reason to be nervous.

the Arctic is clearly recognized within the Department of Defense, within the Joint Force, as having a critical geostrategic importance

Thank you for your years of service and all you have provided us.

We were able to put in place what I consider some common-sense mineral permitting reforms in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

I think this puts us at a good place to actually, hopefully, get something done.

We need to urge them along on that report then.

the Arctic is clearly recognized within the Department of Defense, within the Joint Force, as having a critical geostrategic importance

Thank you for your years of service and all you have provided us.

I think this puts us at a good place to actually, hopefully, get something done.

We need to urge them along on that report then.