Mark Begich actually said...

"I understand the mathematical issue of how much acres is available, how much they selected and what is left to select, but the question is the quality of the land."

"We don't have that problem, as rural and as unique as our State is."

"Thank you all for your testimony."

"I would think there'd be a higher priority on lowering government spending rather than bowing to the views of a few at the expense of the many."