Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"It seems to me, if we take a larger view of the Gold King Mine disaster, and we move forward with legislation, that something like the Hardrock Mining Reform and Reclamation Act would provide the fund..."

"I am very sorry it took this tragedy, and I am sorry for some of the actions that have been taken; but I am really glad that we are focusing our attention on what is frequently ignored or forgotten--a..."

"I would like to urge all my colleagues here today to become co-sponsors of this important legislation, and help us to prevent the next abandoned mine contamination release before it happens."

"I think if we ended up in a war with Iran, we would win handily, obviously."