Mark Begich: “I sympathize with your loss, your two losses, but also the nine other families that need also be recognized.”

That is actually an old model. That is a model that we are trying to get rid of.

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.