01/15/2014
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"Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, today's testimony by the Administration includes no meaningful recognition of the Mine's national importance."
"It is not fair. It is not right to the poorest part of my home State of Arizona that we cannot move forward with what would not only help that part of our State, but also the United States of America."
"The legislation that came over to the Senate from the House is perfectly good legislation. It has all of the protections in it, and it has Congress making the decision."
"The mine would employ 3,7000 Americans; Produce 25% of U.S. copper supply; Generate $61 billion in economic growth; Provide $20 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue."