Mark Begich: “I just want to make sure that's all part of the equation when finally decided.”

Implementing the Affordable Care Act eclipsed things.

I want to make sure my colleagues hear exactly what you are saying, so a couple years from now, we do not hear complaints that, geez, why did you not do it?

It has been an honor to be here.

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.