Mark Begich actually said...

"Chairman Begich described the severe storm that Alaska just last week saw its coast buffeted by."

"the Federal Government has a bad habit of let's make everything national and all will work out for the best, and usually it doesn't because they don't recognize the regional differences and the unique..."

"I know you have good morning ratings. Put us on there, things will go the other way."

"We have supported a national climate service. We think there's value in coordinating and centralizing this information and disseminating it."