Political speech, timestamped and in context

Daniel S. Sullivan: “Until Vice President J.D. Vance, no United States Marine had ever been Vice President or President.”

Featuring: Daniel S. Sullivan, Republican | U.S. Senate from Alaska

FULL REMARKS: Dan Sullivan Speaks At Alaska Campaign Event Featuring JD Vance

Published October 5, 2026

He also made some history when he was first nominated as Vice President of the United States, because believe it or not, Until Vice President J.D. Vance, no United States Marine had ever been Vice President or President. Now, I know you're all thinking, no Marine has ever been Vice President or President. That can't be. Marines are so darn impressive. But it's true. (17:45–17:52)

STATEMENT

Asserts that J.D. Vance is the first United States Marine to become Vice President.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.

See the main statements from Daniel S. Sullivan in this video

“70 executive orders by Biden and Schumer... solely to focus on shutting down Alaska.”
Asserts that 70 executive orders were issued to shut down Alaska.03:45-03:56
“The largest military buildup since World War II [is] happening right in Alaska.”
Asserts that Alaska is undergoing the largest military buildup since World War II.07:39-07:45
“In two years, 25 staffers quit their jobs working for her because they were abused emotionally and even physically.”
Asserts that 25 staffers left Peltola's employment due to emotional and physical abuse.12:26-12:37
“We are experiencing very high costs of energy.”
Asserts that Alaska is facing high energy costs.01:36-01:40
“The Alaska liheap funding was doubled.”
Asserts that funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Alaska was doubled.02:23-02:27
“We secured EPA waivers for more diesel supplies for Alaskans.”
Asserts that EPA waivers were obtained to increase diesel supplies in Alaska.02:26-02:32
“The U.S. department of Energy announced a huge $150 million investment in Alaska's railboat transition lines.”
Asserts that the U.S. Department of Energy invested $150 million in Alaska's railboat transition lines.02:33-02:43
“The best way to address Alaska's energy challenges is to produce more Alaskan energies by Alaskans.”
Asserts that increasing local energy production is the best solution to Alaska's energy challenges.02:55-03:05
“Republicans control the Senate, control the House, and of course, control the White House.”
Asserts that Republicans have control over the Senate, House, and White House.03:15-03:22
“John Kerry... told Asian countries, don't buy Alaskan gas, don't buy American lng.”
Asserts that John Kerry advised Asian countries against purchasing Alaskan gas and American LNG.04:19-04:33
“The Iran conflict is temporary. The true forever war is the national Democrats war against Alaska energy and Alaskan jobs.”
Asserts that the conflict with Iran is temporary compared to the ongoing Democratic opposition to Alaska's energy sector.04:52-05:03
“We have one of the hottest oil and gas basins on the North Slope anywhere in the world.”
Asserts that Alaska's North Slope is one of the most active oil and gas basins globally.05:32-05:39
“We're heading back to a million barrels a day through TAPS because of Republican policies.”
Asserts that oil production through the Trans Alaska Pipeline System is increasing to a million barrels a day due to Republican policies.05:38-05:45
“We are building the gas line with the spur line to Fairbanks.”
Asserts that a gas line with a spur line to Fairbanks is being constructed.05:46-05:52
“All of this will bring us lower costs for decades, bring us good paying jobs, thousands of good paying jobs.”
Asserts that these initiatives will reduce costs and create thousands of well-paying jobs.06:10-06:19
“The last time a sitting vice president came to Fairbanks was in the early 1970s.”
Asserts that the last vice-presidential visit to Fairbanks occurred in the early 1970s.06:26-06:33
“In the Senate, all the Democrats senators opposed [the TAPS Act].”
Asserts that all Democratic senators opposed the Trans Alaska Pipeline Act.06:50-06:54
“The Alaska LNG and gas line project... we are going to get that done for Alaska and America.”
Asserts that the Alaska LNG and gas line project will be completed.07:16-07:23
“Alaska is not only experiencing an energy comeback, we are experiencing a huge historic military comeback.”
Asserts that Alaska is experiencing both an energy and military resurgence.07:30-07:40
“Peltola, my opponent regularly voted to cut our military, defund our troops.”
Asserts that Peltola has consistently voted to reduce military funding.07:59-08:05
“All these things that are happening in our state that are positive will come to a screeching halt if the Democrats regain the Senate and regain the House.”
Asserts that positive developments in Alaska will stop if Democrats control Congress.09:14-09:25
“If Schumer gets in the majority again, he will shut down Alaska and he will shut down our military.”
Asserts that Chuck Schumer will halt Alaska's and the military's progress if he becomes Senate Majority Leader.09:27-09:34
“She didn't get anything done in two terms in Congress, zero bills signed into law.”
Asserts that Peltola did not have any bills signed into law during her two terms in Congress.10:44-10:50
“She voted against Alaska and with the far left on so many issues that matter to us.”
Asserts that Peltola voted against Alaska's interests and aligned with the far left.10:50-10:57
“When my opponent got elected, the first time she shut down her Fairbanks office.”
Asserts that Peltola closed her Fairbanks office after being elected.13:42-13:47