Mark Begich: “Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen, how does the budget and the QDR budget reflect a move towards energy security?”

We specifically extend our appreciation to Senator Murkowski and Senator Begich for their support and efforts to repeal the Alaska exception of the Violence Against Women Act.

We have a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.

It has been an honor to be here.

Just assuming the private sector is going to absorb all this is not realistic.