Mark Begich actually said...

"It seems like we should probably have a more robust discussion about energy needs because you hit it on the head."

"We have to be serious about a long-term energy plan that has a diversified energy resource from a national security perspective as its first priority."

"U.S. consumption boosts economic stability in these countries, as this is a fundamental exercise of international commerce providing economic benefit to a lengthy supply and consumer chain."

"I am extremely concerned with the national security implications of relying on foreign sources for fossil fuels when we have significant reserves in the United States, specifically in the State of Ala..."