Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, once again, now we find out the true understanding of the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Grijalva), that he doesn't approve of any mines whatsoever. And why that is so important here is that we talk about indigenous people and empowerment. Well, let's focus back on this. Recently, the Navajo Generating Station, which was commissioned by Congress to provide power for the water for CAP that revolutionized Arizona for its growth, the delivery of water, was all given to the Tribes, the Navajo and Hopi--not just the coal mine, but the power plant as well. These were great-paying jobs. They had benefits. It empowered the Native Americans. Now, what is interesting about that is that now we are shuttering this enterprise down. Eighty percent of the Hopis' operating budget per year is going away; 60 percent of the Navajos' operating budget is going away. And, interestingly, what is our answer from our colleagues on the other side? Welfare. Oh, my Lord, my God, I can't believe what I am hearing. Welfare, that is the answer. So let's go back and have a little bit of a geological conversation again, because rock sets you free. Once again, these breccia pipes are on this part of the Grand Canyon. This is where everybody goes. Look at these breccia pipes that are exposed. They are water soluble. That drains down. Gravity takes it down. That is why you are getting that infiltration into the water. I am not here to hurt anybody. I refuse to do that.…”