Jim Costa actually said...

"Mining law reform has been on the table for some time, but the new Members of the House and Senate need the opportunity to review and consider this issue."

"Let me be clear, the onerous mining law reform proposed by my colleague will not only threaten the domestic viability of large mining companies, it will also hurt the small, independent businessmen an..."

"We all acknowledge that there have been irresponsible practices in the past, but those days are long gone in Nevada."

"I believe we should get them in a responsible manner from domestic resources mined by American workers."