Debbie Lesko: “I know my time is up, but there is also an agency that is under the jurisdiction of the Committee on House…”

Thus, the unavoidable truth is that we cannot develop cleaner, greener technologies without more minerals and we cannot secure enough minerals without a significant focus on mining.

Chairman Wenstrup is a very respected, rational legislator, and he is not one to exaggerate.

I mean, it's been years now. Why haven't you done it?

I don't think there should be government mandates at all. I don't think they should be suggested because people don't trust the government.