Angus King actually said...

Procurement is an issue that the whole committee is concerned about particularly in these tight budget times.

I'm talking about things like territorial claims and the adjudications. I understand by not being members we're out of that process.

I would suggest that a staff of three in this situation does not represent a significant commitment by this country.

I would like to be the Arctic Senator. The response was, 'No, you can be the Assistant Arctic Senator.'