07/05/2016
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"The 14 billion in tax revenue, the 4,100 of pristine land coming into the BLM stewardship, 3,700 jobs, increased domestic mineral independence, all these benefits are supposed to be central to your ag..."
"Now, based on your experience with the Navajo Nation and government, does the Nation have strong governmental capacity sufficient to administer a sub-surface leasing program?"
"But--so the dollars you quoted about what it is costing you, you are not figuring in the lost time. Time is money."
"We are also very appreciative of the strong support we have received from Congressman Paul Gosar."