Mark Begich: “I want to just echo the Chairman's comments that we just--you've got to get beyond whatever the old battles are.”

All we want to do is fix it for Alaska Native people. That is all.

They argue this tax protects energy security, yet it increases reliance on foreign adversaries. If we are serious about energy security, affordability, and economic growth, we must repeal the natural gas tax. H.J. Res. 35 is a commonsense…

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.

It has been an honor to be here.