0:22
Calvin Schrage
86:12 - 86:35
"I'm doing what I can to try and enable this project and give it a fighting chance while still protecting the state's interest. I think this amendment moves a significant way in that direction"
“I'm doing what I can to try and enable this project and give it a fighting chance while still protecting the state's interest. I think this amendment moves a significant way in that direction”
- Speaker
- Calvin Schrage
- Timestamp
- 86:12 – 86:35
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Alaska
- Captured at
- June 10, 2026
From the transcript
Further discussion? I'm going to end up supporting this amendment. Somewhat difficult to do as I— compromise is difficult and rarely is everyone happy in a situation like this. I'm doing what I can to try and enable this project and give it a fighting chance while still protecting the state's interest. I think this amendment moves a significant way in that direction.
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