02/11/2009
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"I believe hard rock mines on Federal lands should pay a royalty."
"There is no question that the time has come to modernize this statute and I support the enactment of comprehensive reforms to the Mining Law."
"I think it's going to be very, very important as we move forward in this debate."
"We, in the State of Alaska, are celebrating our 50th anniversary of statehood."