Political Quotes

“I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, legislation that will create new American jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign sources of energy and minerals, protect high-profile conservation lands, and generate revenue for Federal and State treasuries. In this time of serious economic hardship, Congress must engage in serious debate over serious issues. What should not guide Congress is an endless game of unfounded attacks that lead to trumped-up fear- mongering to gain political advantage, particularly, in this case, the fear of robots. This legislation is a real job creator. I would like to tell a story about Chris Astor, a current employee at the mine site and a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Chris grew up attending public schools on the San Carlos Apache Reservation and graduated from high school in nearby Globe. In 2010, Chris was among those in the first group of the Resolution Experience participants--a paid 3-week program Resolution launched in the summer of 2010 to introduce potential employees to the world of mining. Each participant receives a Mining Safety and Health Administration-certified training and then is exposed to the various work disciplines within Resolution Copper. Following this 3-week program, many of the program participants are hired by the company or its contractors. Among the hired employees was Chris Astor.…”