In light of the growing evidence that indicates Gravina Island may soon be losing its proudest champion, we at TNR would like to present, in addition to these fine selections already gathered by Radar, a few quotes by which to remember Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska: "I don't kid people. If the Senate decides to discriminate against our state...I will resign from this body." The Washington Post, October 2005. "It's an empty, ugly place. It's almost treasonous that environmentalists are sacrificing our national security for such a place," on the Alaskan National Wild Reserve. Counter Punch, December 2005. "I'm going to go to every one of your states, and I'm going to tell them what you've done," to his fellow Senators after they rejected a plan to allow drilling in the ANWR. The Washington Post, December 2005. "I want you to know we're going to be here until (New Years Day)...We're going to stay here until this is finished. I can't go home for Christmas. I've already canceled [airplane tickets]," during the debate over ANWR. Think Progress, December 2005. "The worst thing about this investigation is that it does change your life in terms of employment potential," on the current investigation surrounding him. Anchorage Daily News , July 2007. "Why shouldn't I be able to say, just by a little switch on my phone at home that's wired, 'I'm going off on the wireless now, I want to use this as I ride my motorcycle. I'm bad.' Pardon me." The Consumerist, July 2007. --Ben Crair