Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 12, 2022
We cannot afford for it to take 10 years to permit a mine on public land.
Said by
Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski stresses the need for timely mine permitting to remain competitive globally.

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