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  To be clear, I think the arguments you make are valid, but we just aren’t going anywhere till we start to openly and seriously consider alternative actions and projects.  Where does it say Alaska only can consider projects that are supported by all three producers?  Is there a project that might be viable if only supported by the State and one of the producers?  Are there alternative projects that have lower risk profiles that would still satisfy Alaska’s socio-economic interests?
  This Legislature’s history is such that they have no political will to take on challenging questions like this.  I hoped that AGDC, DNR, and/or the Governor would take a lead, but all the public indications are counter.
  So who cares if we partner or not?   If Alaska isn’t prepared to learn from the past, and try new things, the failure outcome is going to continue to occur.