I think we are keenly aware in Alaska, with our geography, that with regards to recent events in North Korea, the rising tension with Russia, to make sure that we are amply prepared is a national security priority.
Emphasizes Alaska's strategic importance in national security amidst rising global tensions.
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As Senator Shelby at our Senate testimony hearing last March pointed out to us, we must maintain what we have before we can build new, and I think he hits the mark head-on.
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