Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this afternoon:

“Senator Stevens is not only my colleague but my good friend, and it has been an honor to serve beside him, first in the State legislature, and then in the U.S. Congress.  He has had an outstanding career, and always provided for the State of Alaska.  There isn’t anything or anyone in Alaska that he hasn’t helped or provided for, from telemedicine to missile defense to the financing of our military and the bases.  His legacy will live on forever.

“I congratulate Mark on his victory and look forward to working with him to continue fighting for Alaska.  We have our work cut out for us over the next few years, and I am confident that Senator Murkowski, Senator Begich, and I will stand together for the good of the Alaskan people and continue to provide strong, reliable leadership in Washington, D.C.”