This is a critical moment that is going to define the Coast Guard's presence in the Arctic.
President Obama supported my push to start utilizing Alaska resources to support America's energy needs.
I guess this year was kind of the beginning of what's ahead of us in the Arctic.
I hope they do--the Law of the Sea treaty, Alaska's extended continental shelf could grow in area by twice the size of California.
it's not a question of if we're drilling, it's how we do it right.
Such an office was proposed in legislation that Senator Begich and Senator Murkowski introduced recently.
Which was historic.
We need to proceed carefully, safely, and make sure local communities are fully prepared and engaged.
This is a timely hearing, and I'd echo what Deputy Secretary Hayes said, that there are a lot of lessons learned.
I have pending legislation that makes that permanent, and I want to just see if that's where you were headed
I agree with what everyone said in regards to revenue sharing. That is a critical piece.