Brian Bilbray: “If it doesn't get fixed, we may not see its 4 or 5 years, I am more concerned not about the drugs that are currently in…”

How much interrelationship, or communication do you have with the Interior Department about opening up public lands for mining of these rare earths?

I appreciate it, Mr. Chairman, and I appreciate the minority's consideration. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Bilbray). The…

The Agency has a responsibility that you do not have the mentality of crucifying people that may not be too guilty, but you've got to make your point.

I don't know what part of the country you hail from.