Mark Begich actually said...

"Thank you and welcome to this important hearing by the Senate Commerce Committee on the Effects of Climate Change in the Arctic, its implications for local communities and Federal responsibilities in ..."

"There's no question that he had incredible impact on all of us across this state and will be remembered for generations to come."

"I respectfully request that when this Committee, and you individually, consider changes to Arctic Policy, that you seek out input from all Arctic communities."

"Climate change is an important issue--probably the defining issue of our time."