I appreciate the Senator's statement. My arguments are not punitive. I am not trying to punish the mining companies, and I am not trying to punish the people who work for the mining companies. Certainly the Senators who stand on the floor year after year and defend these practices are good friends of mine. I understand exactly what is going on. Maybe we will be able to come up with something to reform the law this year.
Discussing potential reforms to mining laws during Senate floor debate.
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