I think it's time to wrap up the debate and simply state the obvious: this proposed exchange is quite firmly in the publ...
This vocal minority is so philosophically opposed to any mining in Arizona that they are willing to throw away the futur...
We were elected by our constituents to determine, on their behalf, what constitutes the public interest.
For all of today's talk about the importance of tribal consultation, I want to point out that the leaders of the San Car...
This is a shocking assertion. Congress is and always has been the ultimate arbiter of what is in the public interest.
Shame on the Administration for that kind of a statement when we have unemployment ripe throughout my State, and people ...
I do not want to accommodate him.
I respect tribal sovereignty. I do not respect people who refuse to sit down and at least listen to something that could...
The mine would employ 3,7000 Americans; Produce 25% of U.S. copper supply; Generate $61 billion in economic growth; Prov...
The legislation that came over to the Senate from the House is perfectly good legislation. It has all of the protections...
It is not fair. It is not right to the poorest part of my home State of Arizona that we cannot move forward with what wo...
Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, today's testimony by the Administration includes no meaningful recognition of the Mine's na...
I'm pleased the Committee recognizes that this bill is a top-priority for the people of Arizona and the nation.
I think the rationale for this land exchange is clear.
We have always been the ultimate arbiter of what we believe is in the public interest, and we should retain our authorit...
feeds unsubstantial claims that mine will eminently affect the environmental quality and cultural resources.
I strongly support NEPA's goal of informing officials, stakeholders, and the public about the environmental implications...
[a]ll these people what is a chance to work.
