Political Quotes

“I thank Leader Hoyer for the very kind introduction and most especially for his words about my predecessor, Congressman for all Alaska, Don Young. I thank you, Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader McCarthy, and so many of my colleagues from both parties who have been very kind in welcoming me to the House of Representatives. I am also so grateful to have my husband, my seven children and their loved ones, two grandchildren, and two sisters here with me this week. I couldn't do this without their love and support and votes. It is the honor of my life to represent Alaska, a place my elders and ancestors have called home for thousands of years, where to this day many people in my community carry forward our traditions of hunting and fishing. I am humbled and deeply honored to be the first Alaska Native to be elected to this body, the first woman to hold Alaska's House seat. But to be clear, I am here to represent all Alaskans. I will work every day to make all Alaskans proud that they have entrusted me to carry their voices here. I am excited to work with all of you, to explain and take action to address Alaskans' needs, just as you did with my predecessor, the Congressman for all Alaska, Don Young. Like all Alaskans, I mourned his passing. In Yupik, when we lose a loved one, we say ``this is not the end.'' ``Tua-i-ngunrituq.'' Don was a true institution, an Alaska icon, someone who fought so hard and so well for our State for 49 years.…”