Mark Begich actually said...

"I would hope that you would do the same thing. It is critical to get those different layers of services available."

"The work that has to be done is significant."

"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?"

"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."