Mark Begich: “I'm interested in--I said '60,' in my statement, and it's 66 new employees for NHTSA.”

It has been an honor to be here.

Implementing the Affordable Care Act eclipsed things.

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.

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