Raúl Grijalva said "Mining is considered the highest and best use of our public lands." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 30, 2024

Mining is considered the highest and best use of our public lands.

Said by

Democratic · Arizona

Source

Grijalva emphasizes the priority of mining on public lands over community input.

Share & report

More from Raúl Grijalva

Jan 30, 2024

My bill, the Clean Energy Mineral Reform Act, would do just that.

Feb 9, 2025

I worry the integrity of the investigations is at risk.

Nov 19, 2024

Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms. Tlaib) to address this amendment.

Jan 30, 2024

We cannot have meaningful tribal consultations as long as the mining industry has the automatic right to mine wherever they stake a claim.

Other voices in this conversation