And I, too, would like to appeal to the administration to recognize the NEPA process and the back and forth that has occurred for a number of years and also recognize that Alaska. While many other states have enjoyed economic development and economic growth, Alaska has gone backwards by 8% over the last 15 years. We can't afford this. We have to make sure that our future generations have the schools that they need, have the public safety they need, have the roads that they need, and Alaska can't shoulder the issues of global warming alone. (01:53–01:59)
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Asserts that Alaska's economic growth has declined by 8% over the past 15 years.
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