Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"The hardrock mining industry has also continually fought efforts to hold them accountable for these sites. That needs to change."

"Frankly, that is the only way that we will make a significant dent in this problem."

"I hope that this is an issue that we can look at in more depth this Congress."

"What we are talking about is the clarity in the language, and we don't believe that the issues that we are raising go in any way against the intent of the bill."