What happens in 2013 when these devastating reductions, if just the interim measure is put in place, what will happen where 90 percent of the fishermen essentially in my state will be killed.

You know, at the rate we go in mapping our coastline, you know, they will be four generations dead before they are all redone.

The chart above was provided to Senator Mark Begich and shared with his colleagues on the Alaska congressional delegation.

A plan is as good as the money that goes along with it; otherwise, it is just another plan we revise next year.

The brave men and women of the Coast Guard never let us down, and it's critical that we give them the resources they need to complete their missions.

I wish to speak about legislation I am introducing today aimed at providing a better understanding of the Arctic Ocean and its resources. A changing climate is radically reshaping this part of the world. This change brings challenges and…

Somebody has to be looking at it.

Those constantly--there are committees and meetings throughout the year.

We have a higher standard.

We expect them to be sober.

I have great faith in our technology development.

They know the waters. In our view, indispensable component to the overall safety structure.

GMDSS is an outstanding system.

I know this from our work in Alaska--the cruise ship industry--you know, it's interesting because I should be in the Budget Committee also, which is doing tax reform right now, matter of fact, but I'm here so it's interesting.

I do agree on the broader suite that there should be this corporate tax reform on the general.

Do you as an industry review those international requirements on a regular basis?

I'll probably put them for the record unless we get a second round.

We're getting more every day and that's why I was a little concerned when Senator Rubio said he wants to grow his to 61 percent. We want him to go down, ours go up.

I'm just excited about technologies like this because it can do things.

I have a state that has an enormous amount of impact with the cruise industry, 15,000 jobs approximately in our state, related to the cruise ship industry a $1 billion-plus economic impact.

Clearly, pilots are very much part of the safety system in the United States.

I think the only solution to your issue on the IT is your whole Department should be a 2-year budget process instead of 1-year and 2-year.

The idea is, especially with mental health services, telehealth is a huge winner in a lot of ways.

I believe it is the Southeast Alaskan Tribal Association, we are progressing in getting some arrangements made.

I rise today to recognize a great civil rights leader in Alaska and to join all Alaskans in celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. Almost 25 years ago, the Alaska State legislature designated today as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day to…