On the recordJuly 13, 2009
Let me be clear: hardrock mines on federal land should pay a royalty, but there is too much at stake to go about imposing one in an arbitrary manner.
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congress.govJohn McCain: “Let me be clear: hardrock mines on federal land should pay a royalty, but there is too much at stake to go about…”
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McCain emphasizes the need for a fair royalty system for mining on federal land.
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