I have seen some of that housing, and you actually had to live in it at times, and I know that, and there is a great need there.

the detail would be helpful for both Senator Nelson and myself

So if you can keep that in mind in your budget, I know you have a proposal and in 9 months the study might be completed.

We've seen a fourfold increase of traffic going through the Bering Strait, and the potential for disaster, pollution disaster, is really, I think, more likely from ships colliding or a ship running aground.

Both the Coast Guard and NOAA perform vital services for our nation.

I would argue--and I was hoping Senator Nelson would stay. I'd say yes, we still need to do Arctic development and oil and gas development offshore, if done the right way.

My worry is that, between that and the mitigation measures, which reduce the timetable they can drill, it really is putting a stranglehold on their ability to be successful in striking in one of the largest oil fields in the country once…

I know that Senator Murkowski has been a great lead on this before I even got here, on this issue to keep it moving.

I am a big proponent of making sure at some point we have some access--maybe a deepwater port in the Arctic region.

I think sometimes--well, I'll just leave it at that. I won't get into my commentary about CBO.

I think that would be appropriate.

While drilling poses some challenges, really, my biggest concern right now is the increase of traffic through the Bering Strait.

I think if there's anything we can do to help make sure, we'll be happy to participate.

I'm a little nervous, to be very frank with you.

I got a little animated on this issue, because it was somewhat amazing to me.

Mental health continues to be a concern in rural areas, access, wait times, etc.

It seems so simple, a base that has opportunities. So if you could do that, I'd greatly, greatly appreciate it.

Percent fulfillment and so forth.

I know that people don't want to say the words 'climate change.' They all flip out.

Is that report still open?

I have seen some of the solar energy that the marines have utilized in the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs), and it is unbelievable.

Look at the outcome. Very good. Thank you.

It's almost like, 3 years from now, we'll have the same discussion, because everyone does their reports.

I want to make sure you concur with the understanding that Congress has on this, that you would not propose, like last year, when the Air Force tried to backdoor an effort, especially on Eielson Air Force Base.

Thank you for doing the report, because without your report, I'm not sure we would have known the depth of this issue.