Ann Kirkpatrick actually said...

We also need to include environmental protections for the water and land in and around the Copper Corridor.

Copper is part of Arizona's heritage--it's one of the five C's represented in our State seal.

Prepared statement on H.R. 687

I stand here today testifying in support of H.R. 687--the Southeastern Arizona Land Exchange, of which I am an original co-sponsor.