Mark Begich actually said...

What a better day to have on weather, to talk about it, where Alaska is warmer and the rest of the country is colder.

I think of Georgetown, Minnesota, which is threatened every time the Red River rises and the Buffalo River overflows.

I strongly support a renewed emphasis on ensuring the necessary management policies and resources are directed toward improving our ability ...

I do want to say at least in the Alaska region things are improving and we want to recognize that and give you credit for that.