Brian Bilbray: “Metro has become a way to live, not just to commute.”

Can you imagine what the response would be from the people in Boston or New York or Washington, DC, if they tried to make a phone call and someone in a foreign language, or in English, notifies them that France--you know, the Paris cell…

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…

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

I think it is time that we put the pressure on our mayors and our county supervisors, and our State officials, just like we put on our automobile manufacturers.