It was a Republican, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who first protected the Arctic Refuge to balance the oil development at Prudhoe Bay with responsible conservation.

The people that I represent in Illinois care passionately about protecting open space and safeguarding our nation's natural treasures, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

This fight against drilling in the Arctic Refuge is a fight about our principles. It’s about standing up for our environment, our families and our future, and I won’t give up this fight.

The first person who contacted us was the assistant to President Eisenhower... in the White House.

We need to get back to the balance. It doesn't matter whether it's a Republican or Democrat - we need balance and accountability.

What was the Republican answer to the hurricanes? More subsidies to the oil industry.