Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"And for the Gwich'in people, it is simply sacrosanct. They call it, 'the sacred place where life begins.'"

"I think we should all be able to agree that decisions about the future of the Arctic Refuge should be made thoughtfully, carefully, and with an understanding that this is a one-way street."

"But for others, such as myself and the majority of Americans, it is a fragile ecosystem with exceptional wilderness values."

"Production of domestic energy keeps energy prices low for American families and businesses, reduces our dependence on foreign oil, creates American jobs, and generates billions of dollars in revenue t..."