02/01/2010
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"I would extend that challenge to your cronies, Senators Burr and McCain, who were equally disrespectful of my testimony."
"We do not expect the Federal Government to get into the mining business, but we hope to create an environment where businesses and enterprises can go in and get into that business and provide us with ..."
"If trade conflicts escalate between the United States and China, ... you could see further restraints on the part of the Chinese."
"I think we need to look at this issue from a national security standpoint clearly since there are materials that go into the production that are vital in the production of many of our weapons systems."