Mark Begich actually said...

"I think it is a very intriguing project that would make sense to our veterans because they might get care from two providers--private as well as VA--so they can measure apples to apples."

"You don't think that bill is necessary, if I read the notes right."

"In conversation between two Alaskans you're likely to get three more opinions on the same subject, so when we see a consensus the deal is obviously a good one."

"I understand the mathematical issue of how much acres is available, how much they selected and what is left to select, but the question is the quality of the land."