Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"I want to kind of explore this idea about how long it takes to get a mining permit, not so much to put people on the spot, but to get a better understanding of what is really going on, and what some o..."

"It should be no different for gold, silver, copper, or any other minerals."

"It is long past time to seriously reform hardrock mining laws in this country."

"the West has been settled."