Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 10, 2023
This is not the time or the place to develop the world's largest open pit mine on the backs of the tribal nations of this region.
Said by
Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski opposes the Donlin Mine development, emphasizing tribal nations' rights.

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