Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I think that we risk trading that reliance on foreign oil for a reliance on foreign minerals."

"The MMS does not maintain information on other Nation's take from hard rock mining operations."

"I think many of us feel that it has been exceptionally useful as a policy in spurring that production."

"I would like to hear whatever assurances you can give me as to the administration's interest in pursuing these and finalizing these conveyances."