The Cook Inlet Beluga whales are critically endangered- and one of the many reasons the project should go to Valdez.  Trying to roll back protections of these whales when a better alternative exists is inexcusable. 

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had business dealings in Russia- he was on the board of directors for Neftegas.  It is not clear if he ever divested himself from this secret ownership.  Will Tillerson put America/Alaska first?  He certainly did not when he was at Exxon.

The Center for Public Integrity exposed Tillerson, here:

https://www.publicintegrity.org/2016/12/18/20563/tillerson-directed-offshore-company-used-russia-deals