Rick Larsen actually said...

"The region is rich in natural resources including 90 billion barrels of undiscovered oil, 30 percent of the world's undiscovered natural gas and $1 trillion in rare earth minerals."

"Depending on which actors develop these resources--and how--the Arctic could either challenge or accelerate the global transition to clean energy and transportation."

"Thank you, Chairman Webster, for calling this hearing on a topic of great importance: icebreaking capabilities."

"There's never been a more important time for the United States to maintain and expand its leadership in the Arctic."