We don't have time as a nation to spend all of what we do blocking.
I have nice watches. I don't set them.
When you put in place regulations that are so burdensome, so tough, so much so that they cripple your economy, we then don't have the resources to invest in technologies that are going to make that difference, because it's just going to shut everything down. That's not going to help us as an economy.
The war against terrorism is one we must win.
I'm not a quitter - never have been.
What people unfortunately relate to when they think of Alaska oil was when the Exxon Valdez went aground because of a captain that was drunk. But when you look to how we have been safely producing and moving Alaska's oil for decades, it is a track record that is enviable.
People think that every day we pass monumental legislation. Oftentimes, the most important thing that you have done that day is help a family with a visa.
I want to support John Boehner in any way that I can, but we need to be pragmatic.
I was returned to the Senate by the people of Alaska, and I have an obligation to all of them - it's not an obligation to my party; it's an obligation to Alaskans.
I am not looking for a pound of flesh from Sally Jewell.
I wish that I could tell you that I have a season ski pass, but I have had to give that up since I've been in the Senate.
I am still a Republican. I have not changed that.
America's neighbors are not drilling for fun or for sport; they've chosen to proceed to create new jobs, generate new revenues, and increase the energy supply and prosperity of their citizens.
I'm working for my state first.
How we move forward with a level of R&D support that will be meaningful allows us to really build on and enhance our energy opportunities in this country.