Does the Senator know of any mine that has ever been developed in the history of this country where a lot of money wasn't spent to develop it, on private land or Federal lands?
Dale Bumpers: “Does the Senator know of any mine that has ever been developed in the history of this country where a lot of money…”
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Questioning the financial investment required for mining operations during a Senate debate.
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